Training
Oklahoma Program Looks to Cut Paramedic Shortage
The program started last year, and the first batch of students are nearing graduation.
2009 JEMS Salary & Workplace Survey
The "JEMS Salary & Workplace Survey" continues to provide the most comprehensive look at the work environment of the EMS industry available today. What's changed? What's staying status quo?
Last Word
St. Paul starts an EMS diversity program, a West Virginia county brings its providers into pay parity with neighboring counties, New Mexico holds hospitals liable for their air ambulance selections, and more.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Assoc. Lists Honorees
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association (SCAA) announced today the recipients of its 2009 leadership awards.
IAEMSC Holds Inaugural Leadership Summit in D.C.
Read A.J. Heightman's detailed report of the IAEMSC meeting.
$40 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve 911 Services
A majority of emergency 9-1-1 calls are now coming from wireless and Internet-connected telephones, said U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. These grants will help first responders locate where these calls are made and to ensure that help arrives quickly.
IAEMSC Holds Inaugural Leadership Summit in D.C.
Read A.J. Heightman's detailed report of the IAEMSC meeting.
2009 9/11 Health Report Released
Rescue and recovery workers and volunteers were more likely to report late-emerging symptoms than other groups who were exposed to the WTC disaster: the prevalence of PTSD symptoms increased from 14 percent in 2003-2004 to 19 percent in 2006-2007.
Illinois EMS Crews Participate in Countywide Disaster Drill
The disaster drill scenario asked EMS crews in Augusta, Ill., Carthage, Ill., Hamilton, Ill., and Warsaw, Ill., to respond to various problems brought about by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake.
American Medics Train Iraqi Responders
"They were receptive and wanted to continue the training. I've been teaching the last three weeks on American EMT skills."
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Featured Careers & Jobs in EMS
Articles
Day 6: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
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Videos- Culture of Safety Draft Document
- Video: Demanding Safety
- Video: Factors of Risk
- Video: Integrated EMS
- Rural Example of Community Medicine
EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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REMSCO NYC EMS Week 2013
Awards dinner recognizes the fallen and those who continue to serve.
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Virginia Beach EMS Volunteers Raise Awareness During EMS Week
Virginia Beach EMS volunteers raise awareness and funds on television.
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Columbus Fire Department Kicks Off EMS Week with Community Challenge
CPR lessons for residents in effort to improve current survival rate.
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Day 6 in Pictures: Ambulance Leadership Forum
The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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Massive Tornado Strikes Oklahoma City Suburb
Neighborhoods in Moore flattened and blown apart.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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