content by A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P
Alcohol Cases Significantly Tax EMS Systems
Denver EMS units answer 85,000 calls annually, with many of their responses involve patients with alcohol use and abuse.
Expert Advises Medical Directors to Prepare for Nuclear Incidents
John White, CNMT, Chair of the North Texas Radiation Response Group, updated the Eagles Coalition on what would/could happen if a nuclear device was detonated in a large metropolitan center.
News and Updates from the 2013 Eagle Creek Retreat in Dallas, Texas
JEMS Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman reports from the annual EMS State of the Sciences Conference in Dallas, Texas.
A Teaching Moment: Ozark EMS Crew Deserves Special Praise
This crew, which handled the care and transport of the young child, is an example to work by.
The Word from A.J.: A Teachable Moment
You cannot always judge a book by its cover.
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Featured Careers & Jobs in EMS
Articles
Day 6: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
The Ambulance Leadership Forum and a Yorkshire Ambulance... More >
Videos- Government-Run vs. Private EMS
- Making Safety Sexy
- Video: Demanding Safety
- Arming Leadership for Safety Change
- Culture of Safety Draft Document
Ambulance Innovations from Europe
EMS provider roles around the world differ, and so do the vehicles we use to transport patients... Register>
EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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Russian Ammo Fire Injures About 30
Fire at ammunition dump in Russia injures about 30 people.
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Canadian Paramedics Rescue Five People Trapped Inside Apartment Fire
People were screaming that kids were inside the Prince Albert apartment.
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Moscow Subway Fire Injures Dozens
A rush-hour fire in Moscow's subway on Wednesday injured dozens of people, forced the evacuation of thousands of commuters and closed parts of the network, authorities said.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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