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Provider Wellness And Safety
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.
Fecal Matters
Guy Haskell remembers a "malodorous" call from a well-known "rapscallious" patient.
OH Training Program Teaches Tactical EMS
A program brought to Northwest Ohio is teaching medical professionals how to respond in a hostile situation.
Cold Keeps Kansas City EMS Busy
MAST ambulance workers are staying busy in the cold and snowy conditions this winter.
Last Word
Boston EMT negotiates health perks for providers; Florida campaign cuts nonemergent calls in half; St. Louis ED nurse helps outfit ambulances with new EKGs; and New South Wales paramedics replace fentanyl with unknown substance.
D.C. Medics Flee From Ambulance as Patient Becomes Violent
He says that after the patient became violent, the crew got out of the ambulance and radioed for police.
The Show Must Go On
From failed stunts that require extrication to dehydration from energy drinks, EMTs cover a wide variety of calls at an Evel Knievel stunt performance event.
To the Summit: Government & industry convene to address ambulance safety
Government agencies and private organizations join forces to address ambulance safety; Agencies proactively address regional paramedic shortages; JEMS legal experts caution against too-real training; and more.
AMR Prepares for a Rough Kansas Winter
AMR field supervisor Steve Guyle says several precautions are taken when severe winter weather hits Topeka.
Stretch Your Routine: Athletes aren't the only ones to benefit from flexibility
Learn how a little flexibility training just might save your career.
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Featured Careers & Jobs in EMS
Articles
Day 4: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
A.J. explores a compact CT scanner and point-of-care-laboratory and telemedicine system... More >
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EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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60 Hospitalized After Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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EMT Student, Pediatrician Save Hit & Run Victim in New Jersey
EMT student helped accident victim while awaiting emergency responders.
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Georgia Teen Seeks EMT Who Helped Save Her 13 Years Ago
Teen wants to thank hero EMT after 13 years.
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Exodus of Paramedics Cause D.C. Staffing Concerns
53 have left since Kenneth Ellerbe became chief in 2011.
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Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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Photos from RETTMobil: German Boxer
Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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Photos from RETTmobil: Ambulances on the Show Floor
A.J. Heightman takes you on a tour of the RETTmobil show floor.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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