Ill. first responder accused of stealing from fire dept.
February 1, 2019
Michael Janusek allegedly misappropriated money from the Chicago Heights Fire Department's foreign fire tax fund
GoFundMe launched for Ala. firefighter-paramedic fighting brain tumor
February 1, 2019
Firefighter-paramedic Rex Allred had surgery to remove a brain tumor, but doctors were unable to remove parts of it
Mike McEvoy Named JEMS Executive Editor
February 1, 2019
Mike will bring to JEMS his street sense and his vast knowledge of emergency medicine as well as his intellect and expertise.
Settlement in Bellingham (WA) Fire Department Intubation Case
February 1, 2019
The city of Bellingham (WA) is settling a claim for damages after fire department personnel practiced endotracheal intubation techniques on a deceased man last year, according to a report.
Bill: Record Every EMS Transport in Maine
February 1, 2019
A bill being advanced at the state level in Maine would require that every EMS transport in the state be videotaped and stored should patients or their families want the tapes reviewed.
Nearly Half of U.S. Adults have Heart or Blood Vessel Disease
February 1, 2019
More than 121 million adults had cardiovascular disease in 2016.
Search Suspended for Missing Alaska Medical Plane
February 1, 2019
Guardian Flight released names of crew on missing flight.
Newly-released EMS Agenda 2050 focuses on ‘people-centered vision’
January 31, 2019
EMS Agenda 2050 calls for an evidence-based, data driven industry that is integrated with the rest of the nation’s healthcare system
Coast Guard suspends search for missing air ambulance
January 31, 2019
After 63 hours of searching 240 square nautical miles, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing Guardian Flight aircraft
Is concealed carry a good option for EMS providers?
January 31, 2019
Our co-hosts discuss a new bill that recently passed Virginia's Senate to allow EMS providers the option to conceal carry on the job