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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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Protecting Firefighter Free Speech: What S.1247 Means for Public Safety

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In a significant legislative development for first responders across the nation, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced S.1247, 1247 Means for Public Safety appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fund. 1247, officially titled the “Public Safety Officer Free Speech Act,” on April 2, 2025.

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Severe Hemorrhage Technology Developed by Military Researchers

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Why This Matters for Paramedics Anyone who has worked in emergency medical services knows the challenges of managing severe hemorrhage in the field. Penn, “With 25% albumin, you’re going to be very quickly replacing all the protein that was lost to the bleed, and it’s actually going to pull fluid from other parts of the body.

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Unpacking CDC Guidelines on Masks, Vehicle Ventilation and Post-Exposure Protocols

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5 min read Emergency Medical Care Patient Care Podcasts EMS EMS Research Podcast EMT Paramedic Pediatric Care Elevating EMS Education: Insights and Innovations from Industry Leaders Dr. Shira Schlesinger, Dr. Navin Ariyaprakai and Dr. Maia Dorsett.

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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. This money goes to the Charlotte Fire Department for EMS work, medical supplies and equipment.

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Why Every EMT Needs a Tactical Medical Bag

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Tactical medicine, sometimes called SWAT medicine, is a high-stakes branch of emergency medical services (EMS) that caters to the needs of law enforcement, the military, and other first responders.

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Mobile Integrated Healthcare, Advocacy and Mental Health in Missouri

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At the federal level, Duncan described his role as chair of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Economics Committee for the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT). His advice is to get out of the “my kingdom” silo and engage other health sector partners with humility and data.