First responders honored for saving life of cardiac arrest patient
December 22, 2018
Eleven first responders were recognized for saving the life of Janice Gangloff, who suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on her bedroom floor
New details emerge on delayed response in Parkland high school shooting
December 22, 2018
“Had we known the shooter wasn’t there, we probably could have flooded that building a lot faster," SWAT member George Schmidt said
Cops rescue baby from pond after dad admits to attempting to drown her
December 21, 2018
Police said Jonathon Zicarelli entered the Greenwood Police Department and told authorities that he’d killed his 6-month-old daughter by leaving her in a pond
Robot helps health workers train for emergencies
December 21, 2018
Hal is one of the most advanced human simulators and can replicate many human vital signs — heartbeat, blood pressure, pulse, blood oxygen levels and breathing
Texas troopers honored for saving school shooting victim’s life
December 21, 2018
Texas State Troopers Brandon Walmsley and Richard Northcote were awarded the Lifesaving Award for saving a 15-year-old with life-threatening gunshot wounds
Closing Out the Year and Looking to the Future
December 21, 2018
A New Year's message from JEMS Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman.
Emergency Response to Shark Attacks a Big Deal in Massachusetts Seaside Town
December 21, 2018
Two shark attacks, including the nation's lone human fatality so far this year, have sparked months of debate on Cape Cod about how to respond before the start of the…
Wisconsin EMS Medical Director Approves New Anti-Choking Device as Backup Option
December 21, 2018
The inventor said the design of the LifeVac was inspired by a sink plunger, and despite 'low to moderate' evidence, state EMS officials are convinced to give it a shot…
How children of first responders can benefit from counseling
December 21, 2018
Counseling provides a welcoming space for children to discuss worries and share experiences unique to being in a first responder family
Ohio EMS providers fight for PTSD support in new contract
December 20, 2018
Cleveland officials recently halted contract negotiations and asked for an arbitration ruling that would have provided PTSD support to be thrown out