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Unmasking the Mental Health Crisis Among First Responders

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JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel hosts a deep dive into the mental health challenges facing first responders. Alanna emphasizes that mental health struggles aren’t anomalies but an expected reality for first responders, advocating for open dialogue, culturally competent care, and union-backed mental health leave policies.

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How Critical Incident Response Canines Are Changing First Responder Support

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Through heartfelt stories, she illustrates the quiet impact these canines have on victims and first responders alike. Previous: Jeff Frankel sits down with occupational therapist Bonnie Eckman and paramedic leader Alanna Badgley to explore sensory modulation therapy as a breakthrough tool for first responders’ mental health.

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Severe Hemorrhage Technology Developed by Military Researchers

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4 min read Admin/Leadership Podcasts EMS EMT Paramedic The JEMS Report Gwenny Winkler on Critical Care, Coaching and Embracing Growth Veteran flight nurse and educator Gwenny Winkler shares her EMS journey.

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Knowing When to Stop

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Commentary Exclusives Mental Health and Wellness EMS EMT Paramedic Must View How Sensory Modulation Therapy Is Transforming Mental Health Support for First Responders JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel sits down with occupational therapist Bonnie Eckman and paramedic leader Alanna Badgley to explore sensory modulation therapy.

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PA EMS Crews Honored for Saving Fellow First Responder

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Fortunately for Fleck, a team of first responders stepped in that frigid morning. Ruparcic noted that first responders receive annual training to respond to cardiac events, plus other ongoing life-saving training. WINDBER, Pa. Longtime firefighter Bryon “Lou” Fleck has dedicated his life to saving lives.

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Charlotte (NC) Finalizes Contract to Reduce Fire Department Responses to EMS Calls

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The agreement also requires MEDIC to pay the city of Charlotte a monthly first responder subsidy of $41,586.25, or $499,035 annually. Mecklenburg County provided for 50 new EMT positions and 10 ambulances in its 2025-26 fiscal year budget. MEDIC will add additional staff each year as necessary, the agency said in a statement.

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ESO’s Auto-Generated Narrative Feature Returns 35,700 Hours to EMS Professionals in First Month

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Industry News Videos EMS ESO Paramedic Must View How Sensory Modulation Therapy Is Transforming Mental Health Support for First Responders JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel sits down with occupational therapist Bonnie Eckman and paramedic leader Alanna Badgley to explore sensory modulation therapy.