Any student enrolled in a collegiate EMS course will benefit from this broad, contemporary overview of EMS with its real-world focus on the field provider. Readers will appreciate the case studies that introduce chapter topics, as well as the learning objectives, glossary of terms, and study questions that make learning easier. The material offers a national perspective and follows the fourteen attributes of a modern EMS system identified in the EMS Agenda for the Future. Whether you're studying to become an EMS provider or need a general EMS reference tool for your medical library, this book will meet your needs. Key features: *Focuses on pre-hospital delivery of EMS *Presents material in an historical perspective *Offers a national perspective on EMS *Follows the fourteen attributes of an EMS system presented in EMS Agenda for the Future *Provides perspective for the future (EMS, EMS Systems, history, Agenda for the Future, reference)