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How Memphis Fire Department Cracked the Code on Recruitment and Retention

JEMS

Stephen shared data to expose the disconnect between passing those initial hurdles and surviving on the job—nearly half of recruits without EMS experience hired through written exams dropped out during their first year because they couldn’t complete EMT school or failed to display necessary attitudes like integrity and punctuality.

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Just Culture in EMS

JEMS

Emergency medical services(EMS) has historically been a punitive system, resulting in people being unforthcoming about issues or concealing minor infractions in hopes of evading discipline. Scenario Two An emergency medical technician (EMT) is working a 911 shift in a very busy urban neighborhood.

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Women’s Health Challenges in EMS and Fire Service Culture

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1 min read Patient Care Podcasts EMS EMS Week EMT Paramedic The JEMS Report Empowering Communities: The Significance of Save a Life Day Dr. Ted Lee looks at the impact and importance of Save a Life Day for EMS Week.

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Falck Launches in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex

JEMS

With this launch, the global emergency medical services leader brings its internationally recognized standard of care to one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Our goal is to raise the standard of emergency medical services in the DFW area and support the health and safety of the communities we serve.”

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Jess Delaney Named 2025 James O. Page Legacy Scholarship Recipient

JEMS

Page Legacy Scholarship, endowed by Hartwell Medical, by the Fitch EMS Foundation. This national honor recognizes exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the future of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Page Legacy Scholarship honors his legacy of excellence in patient care and public service.

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AmeriPro Health Bolsters Mississippi Presence with New Emergency Services Agreement in George County

JEMS

AmeriPro is expected to hire 12 paramedics and EMTs under the new contract, along with a senior-level manager. About AmeriPro Health AmeriPro Health is a technology-driven healthcare service revolutionizing access to quality care through tech-enabled ambulance services. The pace of transformation shows no signs of slowing down.

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How to Become a Community Paramedic

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Explore the educational pathway, skills, and opportunities in community paramedicine. Community Paramedicine represents a transformative approach to healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved or rural areas where access to healthcare services is often limited.