Day 1: Where in the World (of EMS) Is A.J.?

Before JEMS Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman set off to the airport for a long day of travel from San Diego to Frankfurt, Germany, he purged his usual 50 lb. backpack of extra gear for the international flight.

Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Drunk ASU Student Left at Hospital with Post-it

An Arizona State University student who passed out from drinking tequila was left in wheelchair in a hospital lobby with a Post-it note to tell doctors that he took part in a drinking competition.

Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Maryland Fire Department Recognized for Excellence in EMS

Emergency Cardiac Care program works to provide faster pre-hospital care.

Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Two Injured in West Virginia Plant Explosion

Blast involved approximately 50 acetylene tanks waiting to be refilled.

Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Deaths from West Nile Virus Hit Record Last Year

Final tally was 286 deaths, or two more than the record set in 2002.

Posted Monday, May 13, 2013

Where in the World (of EMS) Is A.J.?

JEMS Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P, will be reporting from his grueling 14-day trip overseas to attend international EMS conferences.

Posted Monday, May 13, 2013

Cool Offs are Popular Product in Allegro Industries’ Comprehensive Cooling Line

Cool Offs are available as a neck or head wrap design to protect and provide comfort for workers who function in environments with excessive heat.

Posted Monday, May 13, 2013

Explosions, Fire Reported at W.Va. Gas Plant

Condition of workers transported to local hospital is unknown.

Posted Monday, May 13, 2013

Hands On April 2013

Check out the latest products and innovations in JEMS.

Posted Monday, May 13, 2013

Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates Recognize National EMS Week

National EMS Week presents an opportunity to honor the men and women who deliver pre-hospital 9-1-1 emergency medical care throughout the United States.

Posted Monday, May 13, 2013