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

As part of prank, Dr. Bledsoe once took a skeleton home from medical school.

Top News Stories

Pennsylvania Sheriff's Dept. Adds EMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

The lifeguard put Schafer on his rescue board and paddled away from the sharks, back to shore.

Sock Ban Angers UK Medics

The strict uniform policy, issued by North West Ambulance Service, also bans wrist watches, visible body piercing, excessive make-up and certain tattoos.

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Vancouver Firefighter Paramedic Cuts

Budget shortfalls have forced Vancouver's fire chief to eliminate the city's last firefighter paramedic crew.

Arkansas Responders Prepare for Winter

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

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

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

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

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.

JEMS Poll

Which of the following best matches your EMS New Year's resolution?