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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. The fortunate part about dealing with practitioners who engage in reckless behavior is that it is a rare event. 3 (2013): 400–406.

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How Memphis Fire Department Cracked the Code on Recruitment and Retention

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Stephen points out the shortcomings of having HR staff or uninterested fire crews represent the fire department at recruiting events, often resulting in poor candidate engagement because those representatives lack the firsthand knowledge and passion needed to connect authentically. All rights reserved.

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Pulsara Around the World - July 2025

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Thanks to his early recognition and the coordinated teamwork between Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services and Baptist Health, the patient walked out of the hospital with no deficits. Read the full story here.

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Documentary on the Life and Legacy of James O. Page Will Inform and Inspire

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Jim Page is often referred to as the father of modern EMS,” said Keith Griffiths, his partner in founding JEMS, the Journal of Emergency Medical Services, in 1980. People in public safety need to be reminded of his legacy and vision, and audiences of every age and background will be inspired by his brilliant story.”

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Unmasking the Mental Health Crisis Among First Responders

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1 min read EMS Training EMT Training Paramedic Training Podcasts EMS EMS Week EMT Paramedic The JEMS Report Celebrating Emergency Medical Services: Insights on EMS Recognition Day JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel talks with Dr. Thomas Lardaro to discuss the critical role of EMS in our communities. All rights reserved.

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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 convenes a panel of pediatric emergency medicine experts to discuss the significance of EMS Week and the critical EMS for Children program. All rights reserved.

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Mass Gathering Medical Care Predictors for the Provision of Medical Resources at College Football Games

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Abstract An accurate method of forecasting emergency medical services (EMS) staffing demand at mass gathering events, such as college sporting events, may improve EMS planning efficiency. Specialized EMS operations, including […]