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Bryan Bledsoe - Another Perspective

Exclusive commentary from EMS textbook author Bryan E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP, ranges from scope of practice issues to technology in prehospital care. His words have inspired thousands of students -- and they'll inspire you.

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Dennis Edgerly – Back to Basics

Dennis Edgerly, EMT-P, has been active in EMS for more than 20 years. In this bi-monthly column, he will discuss the basic skills that every provider needs to know and should brush up on.

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Guy H. Haskell - Tales from the Street

For more than 20 years, Guy H. Haskell, PhD, NREMT-P, has been an EMS provider and instructor. Check out his "Tales" for lessons he's learned over the years on everyday calls in four states.

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A.J. Heightman - From the Editor

JEMS Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P, weighs in on breaking news. With a background as an EMS director and EMS operations director, Heightman specializes in MCI management.

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W. Ann Maggiore - EMS and the Law

In her column, W. Ann Maggiore, JD, NREMT-P, combines her background as a paramedic with her legal expertise to clarify pressing issues in prehospital ethics.

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Richard W. Patrick - Safety Zone

Take 10 seconds and get safer. Richard W. Patrick, MS, CFO, EMT-P, CHS III, FF, is the retired deputy fire chief of Estero (Fla.) Fire Rescue District. He has more than 29 years' experience in EMS. He's the former director of EMS programs and emergency service initiatives for VFIS, where he remains as a consultant. Rick is a nationally known leader, educator, lecturer, author, speaker and consultant in EMS.

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Dave Ross - Case in Point

Case studies can be bizarre or mundane. Either way, there's a lesson to be learned about skills, clinical assessment and professionalism. Every other month, David Ross, DO, FACEP, presents recent EMS cases followed by discussion and teaching points.

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Jason A. Smith - Living Healthy in EMS

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in EMS is a challenge. That is why Jason Smith, NREMT-P, is here to show you that it is not only possible, but essential to career longevity. It can be done by making simple changes tailored to the EMS way of life. In fact, he lost 36 lbs. while working as a paramedic by taking the advice he writes about.

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Keith Wesley - Street Science

Ever read a research abstract and felt like it was written in Greek? Each Monday, Keith Wesley, MD, FACEP, reviews a study from the current literature, presents the key findings and what it means for providers in the field.

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Jason Zigmont - Volunteer Voice

This is the perfect column to read and respond to if you work in volunteer EMS and are anxious to voice your opinions. Jason Zigmont is an EMS instructor, executive director of the Center for Public Safety Education and founder of VolunteerFD.org. His column also appears in JEMS magazine every other month.

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Group Contributors

Eye of the Eagle

Want to know what the leading EMS physians and medical directors are planning for their systems? Read columns from members of the U.S. Metropolitan Municipalities EMS Medical Directors, commonly known as the Eagles Coalition, to learn what's around the bend.

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Street Medicine Society

The idea for the Street Medicine Society (SMS) grew out of a conversation between James O. Page, Dr. Bryan Bledsoe, and Dr. Frank M. Yeiser Jr. Founded in July 1995, the mission of the SMS is to provide an informal forum for the growing group of physicians who got their start as EMS professionals.

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