When an EMT sees a tombstone like this, they probably laugh. It's the way we cope with the grisly side of our jobs. (Photo Courtesy Bryan Bledsoe)
To the Gallows to Survive
- 2010 Jan 7
Top News Stories
Pennsylvania Sheriff's Dept. Adds EMS
- 2010 Feb 8
This unit is in the process of being trained in the specialized treatment of injuries sustained by explosives and gunshots, according to Sheriff John P. Durante.
Questions and Doubts in 9/11 Health Cases
- 2010 Feb 8
Of the more than 9,000 legal claims filed against New York City, about 60 have gotten close scrutiny by the court.
Multiple Casualties at Connecticut Explosion
- 2010 Feb 8
A dozen or more others were hurt in the blast, which happened as gas lines were being tested. The explosion was so powerful it alarmed residents who heard the boom and felt tremors in their homes miles away.
Texas Medevac Crash Claims 3
- 2010 Feb 7
The company said the three crew members on board were the pilot, William Montgomery of Avondale, Ariz., and paramedics John Sutter of Las Cruces, N.M., and Anthony Archuleta of El Paso, Texas.
FDA Advisory on AEDs
- 2010 Feb 5
FDA is alerting users of certain Powerheart and CardioVive automated external defibrillators that these devices may malfunction unexpectedly.
Judge Stays Rhode Island EMT's Suspension
- 2010 Feb 5
Joseph Tedeschi of 35 Meadowbrook Way, Peace Dale, is not working on rescue duties pending that hearing, said EMS Director T. Keith Richards.
Lifeguard, Medics Try to Save Kiteboarder
- 2010 Feb 5
The lifeguard put Schafer on his rescue board and paddled away from the sharks, back to shore.
Sock Ban Angers UK Medics
- 2010 Feb 4
The strict uniform policy, issued by North West Ambulance Service, also bans wrist watches, visible body piercing, excessive make-up and certain tattoos.
Top Video News Stories
Vancouver Firefighter Paramedic Cuts
- 2010 Feb 5
Budget shortfalls have forced Vancouver's fire chief to eliminate the city's last firefighter paramedic crew.
Arkansas Responders Prepare for Winter
- 2010 Feb 4
Crews with Central EMS say they expect the number of calls to increase as the temperatures drop and the ice starts to fall.
Super Bowl Stage Collapse Injures 4
- 2010 Feb 4
Four people were injured when a small stage collapsed outside Sun Life Stadium, where the Super Bowl is being played this weekend. (Feb. 3)
Featured Articles
Mistaken Identity
- 2009 Jan 15
Bacterial tracheitis is often mistaken for croup, but progresses much faster and requires swift recognition and treatment.
Providers Increasingly Use EMS Apps in the Field
- 2009 Jan 13
EMS apps for the iPhone and other mobile devices have the potential to aid providers in rendering patient care, but determining their accuracy and legitimacy is a critical yet difficult requirement for using them in the field.
Tropical Rescue Worker's Personal Care Checklist
- 2009 Jan 15
In the wake of the Jan. 12 Haitian earthquake, JEMS asked two of its editorial board members for tips to help responders who might have long assignments in unsanitary conditions in tropical locations.
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