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New details emerge on delayed response in Parkland high school shooting
“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
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…
Robot helps health workers train for emergencies
Hal is one of the most advanced human simulators and can replicate many human vital signs — heartbeat, blood pressure, pulse, blood…
Texas troopers honored for saving school shooting victim’s life
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
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
Two shark attacks, including the nation's lone human fatality so far this year, have sparked months of debate on Cape Cod about…
Wisconsin EMS Medical Director Approves New Anti-Choking Device as Backup Option
The inventor said the design of the LifeVac was inspired by a sink plunger, and despite 'low to moderate' evidence, state EMS…
How children of first responders can benefit from counseling
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
Cleveland officials recently halted contract negotiations and asked for an arbitration ruling that would have provided PTSD support to be thrown out
The impact of a government shutdown on public safety
Here's a breakdown of who is considered "essential" and "nonessential" during a federal government shutdown
NREMT announces all-time high for nationally certified EMS providers
More than 400,000 EMS providers are currently nationally certified at the EMR, EMT, AEMT or paramedic level
Does medical marijuana have a place in EMS?
Our co-hosts discuss the pros and cons of industry personnel using medical marijuana to work through issues of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic…