The Challenge in EMS Legislation Is the Funding
Washington, Maine, Colorado, West Virginia, California, and Alabama enacted or advanced bills in 2026 addressing EMS funding, reimbursement, and transport policies.
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Rethinking Sleep and Resilience in the Fire Service
Dr. Sarah Jahnke discusses first responders’ health on the Not a-Fib Podcast, addressing burnout, chronic disease, and mental health issues in the fire service.
1 min read
Grant Goes to Support MN Nursing Simulation Center
Minnesota State University’s nursing program received $216,670 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for a simulation-based training program.
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International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, May 2026
The SWiFT trial studied prehospital whole blood transfusion versus traditional component therapy for trauma patients in England, finding similar outcomes in survival and transfusion needs.
13 min read
Tractors, Fields, and Fences in Emergency Services
EMS organizations consist of leaders, followers, and obstructors, with obstructors posing the greatest danger to productivity and mission success.
5 min read
Hands-Free Hemorrhage Control
Hannah Herbst, founder and CEO of Golden Hour Medical, discusses a compact, automatic tourniquet designed for hemorrhage control during an interview with JEMS Development Editor Mike Brown.
1 min read
The Liability of Leaving EMS Patients at Home
In July 2018, Hillsborough County, Florida, paramedics left Crystal Galloway at home without proper evaluation, leading to her death. The county settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $2.75 million.
10 min read
Ensuring the Learning of EMS Students
Discover how EMS programs ensure student learning through outcomes-based assessment, data-driven improvement, and continuous quality practices.
6 min read
Building Resilience for First Responders
Dr. Alexandra Jabr discusses therapy’s impact on her life and offers guidance on mental health resources for EMS education and support for peers after critical incidents.
1 min read
The Blood To Go™ Prehospital Blood Transfusion Program: Helping EMS Agencies Launch Lifesaving Services
Hemorrhagic shock is a leading preventable cause of death in prehospital settings. TacMed Solutions™ offers Blood To Go™, a program to help EMS agencies implement blood product administration efficiently.
5 min read
Two Shot and Killed in KY Bank Robbery
Two bank employees were fatally shot during a robbery at U.S. Bank in Berea.
2 min read
OH Man Survives Rare Internal Decapitation; Rapid Stabilization Credited
Philip Pohle, a 32-year-old maintenance worker in Ohio, survived a severe neck injury after being pinned by a falling tree in March.
1 min read
SC Measles Outbreak Is Over After Sickening Nearly 1,000 People
South Carolina health officials declared the measles outbreak over after 42 days without new cases.
4 min read
Baby on Board: Paramedics Help Passenger Give Birth Just Before Delta Flight Lands
Paramedics helped a passenger give birth to a baby girl on a Delta Air Lines flight that landed in Portland, Oregon.
4 min read
Seven Injured When Car Hits Them in CA
Seven people, including a 15-year-old girl, were injured when a car drove onto a sidewalk in Oakland’s Uptown district early Saturday. The occupants fled on foot.
FL Woman Severely Injured in Dog Attack
A woman, Ana Leyva, was hospitalized after a dog attack at her Hialeah home. Her son, Jairon Alvarez, was arrested for animal cruelty, and 10 dogs were removed from the property.
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May 13
Pediatric Prehospital Care: It’s Not Always Child’s Play
May 13, 2026 – 1 pm. ET | Serious prehospital emergencies in infants and children are relatively uncommon compared to adults, and they often present with subtle signs that must be recognized in order to prevent deterioration.
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Medical Considerations for Technical Rescue
Watch now! | This class focuses on kinematics of trauma, rescue techniques, treatment priorities, and special considerations to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
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We Treat Adults This Way…Why Not Kids?
Watch now | This session is designed for EMS providers, educators, and medical directors seeking a practical and clinically grounded understanding of pediatric CPAP in prehospital care.
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Burn Through ECG
Watch now! | This will be a crash course in reading electrocardiograms. It will describe the electrical conduction system of the heart and connect it to the ECG waveform. Then it will relate that electrical stimulus with the mechanical response.
