In this end-of-year special, Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson wrap 2025 with their trademark mix of humor, insight and zero sugarcoating. From venomous bites to venomous behavior, the Inside EMS duo continue counting down the top EMS stories that had the industry buzzing this year — and occasionally cringing.As always, the guys don’t shy away from the tough stuff, but they make sure to end on a note of gratitude for the everyday EMS pros out there doing the job with compassion, competence and quiet heroism.Quotable takeaways“Every day, EMS providers go out there, do their jobs and bring some kindness and some comfort to a really bad day for their patients. And I think we need to look forward to more of that in 2026.”“Sometimes we've done things that maybe we shouldn't have, because it isn't in our scope of protocols, but I think we make a difference. Where's the line?”“Most of the advantages of mechanical CPR are not advantages at all.”The top EMS1 stories of 2025Representatives Glenn Thompson and John Mannion introduced the EMS Counts ActSocial Security Fairness Act signed into law, boosting retirement benefits for first respondersKentucky EMTs face KBEMS hearing for administering antivenom after mamba biteElkhart firefighter appeals loss of paramedic duties after nurse’s harassment complaintAmerican Heart Association's 2025 CPR guidelines: Choking, opioids & survival chainIll. city council makes $500 lift assist fee permanentWarren-Wentworth Ambulance shuts down after entire staff quits'Shut the f**k up!': North Babylon Fire Chief Peter Alt on leave after video shows him cursing at patientOrange County fire chiefs demand removal of EMS director for halting blood transfusions, ketamine useColo. paramedic charged with manslaughter after sedating, restraining manNational EMS Advisory Council board members terminatedEnjoying Inside EMS? Email [email protected] to share feedback or suggest guests for an upcoming episode.