JEMS

JULY 3, 2025

According to the 2024 Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index, a staggering 10-year shortage of paramedics between 2023 and 2033 will rise to 1,160 paramedics and 621 emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Many reasons are given for the EMT and paramedics’ departure from the EMS career field. About the Author Daniel R.

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JEMS

JULY 16, 2025

However, a new executive order on American drone dominance, signed in June 2024, paves the way for Part 108, which is expected to roll out in early 2026. Walsh detailed how the current FAA Part 107 rules require drone operators to maintain visual contact, artificially limiting operational range and utility.

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JEMS

JUNE 15, 2025

In 2024, the last year with complete data available, 3% of people who stayed for inpatient care were homeless. The average emergency room stay for homeless patients in Oregon in 2024 was 9.4 These relatively low percentages still indicate an overrepresentation of homeless people using hospital-level care. Only about 0.5%

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JEMS

JUNE 23, 2025

EMTs and paramedics are not taught or provided clinical opportunities to learn when a patient is safe to leave on the scene; it is not a clinical standard they are evaluated on. 2024, April 25). ET3 2024, [Month Day]). ” 31 This term is repeated in the CMS final report on ET3. Healthforce Center at UCSF. Crellin, D., &

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JEMS

JULY 23, 2025

In one study alone, EMR/EMT Students failed to adequately recognize or suspect autism in simulated trauma victims 87% of the time. 8 min read Commentary Exclusives Mental Health and Wellness EMS EMT Paramedic No Tax on Overtime? Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders , 47 (3), 887–891. Developmental disability basics.

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JEMS

JUNE 19, 2025

In 2024 the New York City EMS achieved the worst-ever response times for urgent calls because the agencies maintained insufficient staffing levels and received excessive amounts of low-priority calls. The officials of Arcadia Township Michigan initiated free civilian training as “First on the Scene” during 2024. The result?

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JEMS

JULY 15, 2025

The Hidden Cost In December 2024—long after I’d retired from the field—I underwent open-heart surgery. A 2024 meta-analysis found that roughly 33.7% 2024 [cited 2025 Jul 14]; Available from: [link] 2. 2024 Dec 29 [cited 2025 Jul 14]. Like many in this profession, I didn’t call it PTSD at first. I called it “the job.”

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JEMS

JULY 18, 2025

Drawing on their visit to the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Keller describes how New Orleans EMS adopted best practices in credentialing, resource deployment, and tactical operations centers to meet the security and medical needs of major events.

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JEMS

JUNE 12, 2025

The Top 200 Brand Name Drugs by Sales (2024) report mirrors what we see on the ground: a landscape dominated by cutting-edge cancer therapies like Keytruda, next-generation diabetes and weight management drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, and potent cardiovascular agents like Eliquis and Jardiance. Recent research supports this potential.

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JEMS

JUNE 20, 2025

2024 Dec [cited 2025 Jun 18];Available from: [link] 3. 2020;323(23):2397-2406. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.6928 2020.6928 2. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of EMS. New Infographic: An Urgent Need for Pediatric Post‑Crash Care. EMS Update Newsletter [Internet]. Peltz J, Bedayn J. Associated Press. 2023 Jun 13.

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JEMS

JUNE 26, 2025

Georgia had 15,457 opioid overdose incidents requiring an emergency response from 2024 to the present, according to the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP). 4, 2018, in Philadelphia. 4, 2018, in Philadelphia. Newton County accounted for 173 of those incidents and Narcan was administered in 65% of those cases in Newton.

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JEMS

JUNE 13, 2025

For EMTs and paramedics, this growing trend requires a shift in how we recognize and respond to overdose syndromes. As with xylazine, this change requires paramedics and EMTs to adapt their response strategy. Notes from the field: Suspected medetomidine withdrawal syndrome—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 2024–January 2025.

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JEMS

JUNE 25, 2025

The new grant comes as Colorado saw more than 300 fewer people die from drug overdoses in 2024, marking a 15.6% The CDC projected that 1,701 people died from drug overdoses in the state in 2024. Denver also saw a marked decrease in the number of people who died from a drug overdose in 2024 compared to 2023.

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FOAMfrat

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It’d been a busy day already, and I immediately thought I could be used far better than responding to something EMTs could and should handle on their own. Early administration of Benzodiazepines addresses symptoms and can reduce mortality from as high as 37% to as low as 3% (Rahman & Paul, 2024). link] Rahman A, Paul M. Chapter 17.

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JEMS

JULY 11, 2025

However, data from Open Baltimore shows that the 21217 ZIP code, which encompasses the Penn North neighborhood was by far the leader from 2022 to 2024. The Baltimore City Police and Fire departments did not respond to requests for information on how often they administer Narcan (generic name naloxone) in response to overdoses in Baltimore.

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JEMS

JUNE 25, 2025

Before the agreement, response times averaged 10 minutes, 56 seconds, in 2024 before declining to 10 minutes, 6 seconds, in January. Mental Health and Wellness Podcasts EMS EMT Paramedic Podcasts The JEMS Report A Flying, Amphibious Paramedic Unit?

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JEMS

JULY 11, 2025

Shelton/Mississippi Today/KFF Health News/TNS) Grace Zokovitch – Boston Herald Opioid related overdose deaths fell 36% in Massachusetts in 2024, reaching their lowest point since 2013, according to provisional CDC data. The naloxone kits contributed to the reversal of at least 7,500 overdoses in 2024, the department stated.

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JEMS

JULY 14, 2025

FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 National EMS Memorial Honor Guard Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider The National EMS Memorial Service (NEMSMS) Honor Guard will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery at 11:15 am (EDT). Visit us at www.national-ems-memorial.org.

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JEMS

JULY 8, 2025

Please note: Priority consideration will be given to departments that respond to wildfires and those that did not receive a donation in 2024. ### About DripDrop Hydration, PBC DripDrop is an oral rehydration solution (ORS) invented by Dr. Eduardo Dolhun while on life saving humanitarian aid missions across the globe.

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JEMS

JULY 15, 2025

Industry News News EMS EMT Medical Director Paramedic Must View How Drones Are Transforming EMS Logistics and Healthcare Delivery JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel talks with Ryan Walsh to explore how drones are revolutionizing emergency medical services and hospital logistics.

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JEMS

JULY 14, 2025

According to a 2024 national survey by KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News, 63% of people who work for private employers and get health insurance through their jobs have self-funded plans , which aren’t state-regulated. Jared Polis, who is also a Democrat, vetoed it, citing the fear of rising premiums.

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JEMS

JULY 18, 2025

He was convicted of first-degree burglary and public indecency in 2024. Before the alleged attack, Schubel was already facing charges of harassment and attempting to assault a police officer in a case from June, according to court records. While he required three staples to close the wound to his head, Langdon considers himself fortunate.

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JEMS

JUNE 19, 2025

Woman, 52, in Critical Condition After E-Bike Crash in Manoa (HI) Pedestrian Critically Hurt After Being Hit by Honolulu (HI) Police Car Ambulance Fire in Waialae Iki (HI) Under Investigation, Patient Unhurt The deaths were Oahu’s 35th and 36th traffic fatalities this year, compared with 15 at the same time in 2024.

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JEMS

JUNE 23, 2025

After an initial report from Moore’s working group, the state legislature passed a law in May 2024 requiring hospitals to compile and share key boarding metrics, including the percentage of admitted patients who had to wait more than four hours for an available bed. ‘It’s Getting Worse.’

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JEMS

JUNE 20, 2025

12 pedestrian deaths in 2024 According to city data , in 2024, there were 2,078 crashes where a person was injured, 16 of which were fatal. If done correctly, it slows people down before they get to the stop sign,” Grupp said. But 100 in Bellevue Hill was so ridiculous. There’s nobody in their right mind that would say yes to that.”

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JEMS

JULY 10, 2025

had the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine in the 2023-2024 school year, below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks. 21, 2025, in Seminole, Texas. 21, 2025, in Seminole, Texas. A recent study found childhood vaccination rates against measles fell after the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly 80% of the more than 2,000 U.S.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the fast-paced and critical world of emergency medical services, EMTs are often the first healthcare professionals to interact with patients in distress. This is where the SAMPLE history and OPQRST pain assessment come into play, serving as essential tools in an EMT’s diagnostic arsenal.

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EMT Training Station

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Updated Jan 2024 Looking for the best stethoscope for an EMT or Paramedic can be a daunting task. Stethoscopes are one of the most important tools in an EMT or Paramedics arsenal. EMT-Basics will find that they use stethoscopes every day to not only listen to lung sounds but to check blood pressure.

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ESO

APRIL 19, 2024

From April 2-5, the top fire services and EMS industry thought leaders and data analysts gathered at Wave 2024 to share what trends they’re forecasting for both fields and how they’re enacting change within their own organizations through the power of data-driven insights. It’s four days of thought leadership, networking, and learning.

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NCOAE

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The morning of September 26, 2024, saw the peaceful mountain towns of western North Carolina waking up to their usual weather notifications. The stronger the storm became, the greater the responsibilities of local Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). But they also require the dedication and expertise of EMTs.

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Pulsara

APRIL 17, 2024

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from an article by Larry Beresford, originally published on EMS World on April 3rd, 2024. Every EMT or paramedic who works out in the field knows that a fair percentage, some might say the majority, of our patients, don’t actually need to go to the emergency room.”

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EMT Training Station

JANUARY 12, 2024

Updated for 2024 A good pair of pants is essential in order for EMTs and Paramedics to perform at their best while on the job. During the course of their career, an EMT will go through a pair of pants about every year. Table of Contents Top 10 Best EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedic Shortlist We know your time is valuable.

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JEMS

APRIL 23, 2025

Here are pediatric triage drill results and an experience from the National Conference on EMS from November 2024.

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FirstWatch

JULY 1, 2024

has been named the 2024 – 25 recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship. Mary’s been a rock-solid part of CES for 10 years, starting as an EMT-B and working up to EMS District Chief,” said Chuck Kearns, CEO of Chatham Emergency Services. PLATTE CITY, MO — Mary E. We had more than 30 highly qualified nominations,” Stout said.

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NHCPS Save a Life

MAY 23, 2024

So, now’s the […] The post How to Become a Paramedic: An Essential Guide for You in 2024 appeared first on SaveaLife.com. Depending on what you’ve done so far, becoming a paramedic can take one to three years.

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ESO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Ambulance Patient Offload Time (APOT) is a new metric introduced in the 2024 ESO EMS Index that measures the duration from when an ambulance arrives at the hospital to the transfer of patient care to hospital personnel. Incorporate telemedicine: Allow paramedics and EMTs to consult with physicians or specialists remotely.

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The EMS Educator

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We also took a moment to honor and congratulate Prodigy’s Medical Director, Dr. Dorsett on being recognized as the NAEMT EMS Medical Director of the Year 2024. The Task Force will be comprised of representatives from the EMS community and will be chaired by the Chair of the National Registry of EMTs Board of Directors.

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