First Due Partners with Air Methods to Deliver Advanced Clinical Education to EMS Providers

NEW YORK, NY — First Due, the all-in-one AI-powered platform for Fire and EMS agencies, today announced a strategic partnership with Air Methods, the leading air medical service and critical care education provider in the United States. This partnership integrates Air Methods Ascend into the First Due Training and Learning Management System (LMS), bringing advanced clinical training content directly to fire and EMS agencies through a single, unified interface.

Through this integration, First Due Training & Learning Management users can now access nearly 250 hours of mobile-ready clinical training from Ascend, covering a wide range of high-acuity prehospital care topics such as airway management, trauma, cardiology, pediatrics, and behavioural health. Developed by board-certified physicians and practicing flight clinicians, this content empowers EMS providers to advance their clinical decision-making and readiness, whether in the air or on the ground.

Toby Ritt, Vice President of EMS and Partnerships at First Due, states: "Our mission is to connect departments with the best resources to improve operational and clinical outcomes. Air Methods shares this vision, and by making Ascend content accessible within First Due LMS, we’re giving providers unprecedented access to high-quality education that saves lives in the field."

This partnership streamlines clinical education by eliminating the need for multiple disconnected systems. With Air Methods Ascend now seamlessly integrated into First Due, providers have the tools to complete training and track their progress toward required credentials. At the same time, agency leadership gains the ability to assign coursework, monitor completions, and automatically report to compliance entities—all from a single, unified platform.

“Our mission at Air Methods Ascend is to deliver high-quality, accessible Fire, critical care, and EMS training that empowers first responders to provide the best possible patient care,” said Dr. Stephanie Queen, Air Methods Senior Vice President of Clinical Services. “Partnering with First Due enables us to reach more fire and EMS agencies, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to save lives.”

Air Methods Ascend Courses content is now available to all First Due LMS customers through an optional subscription. To request activation or learn more about the combined solution, visit www.firstdue.com/partners/airmethods.

About First Due

First Due is a leading AI-powered, cloud-based records management and response software provider for Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement. First Due's comprehensive suite includes Training and Learning Management, NERIS, ePCR, Fire Prevention, Pre-Incident Planning, Scheduling & Personnel, Assets & Inventory, Community Engagement, Mobile Response, and more. Built for the modern responder, First Due offers data-driven, unified solutions that reduce risk and streamline operations, delivering the last piece of software an agency ever needs to buy.

About Air Methods

Air Methods is the nation’s leading air medical service provider, delivering lifesaving care to more than 100,000 patients every year. Through its Ascend education platform, Air Methods provides industry-leading clinical education and continuing education programs for EMS professionals, ensuring providers at all levels can deliver high-quality care when it matters most.