JEMS

JUNE 25, 2025

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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The EMS Educator

JANUARY 3, 2025

Together, they unpack the challenges of emotional resilience, the importance of proactive mental health care, and the cultural shifts shaping the future of first responder support.

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JEMS

JUNE 15, 2025

The projected cost for the first year of the program is $200,000, all of which comes from revenue raised by the regional homeless services tax approved by voters in 2020. I could do this every day, all day, 24/7 and it wouldn’t be enough,” she said from behind the wheel of her county-issued Ford Fusion one cool spring morning. At about 9 a.m.,

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JEMS

JULY 3, 2025

The evidence shows no conclusive clinical advantage of N95 respirators over surgical masks when it comes to protecting healthcare workers from acute respiratory infections. Surgical masks, combined with proper vehicle ventilation protocols, suffice for most encounters. Want to hear more?

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First Responders Foundation

JULY 8, 2025

Retirement is often painted as a well-earned reward at the end of decades of service, but for many first responders, it can feel less like a finish line and more like standing at the edge of an unfamiliar road. Navigating identity after retirement for first responders is no small task.

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JEMS

JUNE 24, 2025

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.

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JEMS

JULY 22, 2025

In a 2020 national survey of first responders, 35% of EMS professionals reported seriously contemplating suicide, and 6.6% The mental health crisis in EMS: Rates of suicidality among first responders. Suicidality among first responders: A national survey. disclosed having made a suicide attempt. link] 10.

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NVFC

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The holidays can be stressful for first responders and their families, but the NVFC has resources to help. The webinar Holidays and First Responders: How to Deal with Increased Stress reviews positive coping skills, how to include families in these strategies, and resources available for first responders.

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JEMS

JULY 10, 2025

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 agreement does not change how Medic or Charlotte Fire responds to emergency calls today. MEDIC will add additional staff each year as necessary, the agency said in a statement.

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NVFC

JULY 22, 2025

The post NHTSA Launches Resource Giving Emergency Responders Easy Access to Electric Vehicle Information appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council. Transition Away from NFPA Site : The NFPA will discontinue its ERG portal, and NHTSA’s new page will serve as the primary resource for these materials moving forward.

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JEMS

JUNE 18, 2025

Six township firefighters are already enrolled in a medical first responder course provided by the state of Michigan. I’m trying to get as many of our firefighters medically trained as we can to get certified, at least to the medical first responder level so we can start providing that level of care to the township,” Jent said.

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JEMS

JULY 11, 2025

The first civilian program came online in Texas in 2018 and use since has spread, particularly in the southern United States. The Omaha Fire Department, which has 19 medic units, first studied call volume in the city and worked with Nebraska Medicine to determine where to place the blood supplies. 070725-owh-new-blood-cm05.jpg

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JEMS

JUNE 11, 2025

Patients, family, friends, and other first responders are offered boxes of naloxone, and everyone is educated on how to use the medication. Grant Funding In 2022, the county reported 28 overdose deaths, and in 2023, 27 overdose deaths were reported. Also included within these kids is a local resource guide for help with SUD/OUD.

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JEMS

JUNE 17, 2025

If the user is in a position to help, they can respond and provide aid while emergency personnel are en route. “On We’re really trying to look at this and prepare people in totality to be able to respond confidently to these incidents,” he said.

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JEMS

JULY 11, 2025

EMS Operations News News Feed Headlines Maryland Mass Casualty Incidents How Critical Incident Response Canines Are Changing First Responder Support JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel sits down with Janeen Baggette to explore a unique approach to first responder well-being. Gastric decompression is an easy skill.

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ESO

MAY 19, 2025

Auto-Generated Narrative is just one of ESO EHRs new innovative features aimed at empowering first responders in better caring for their communities. By drawing directly from structured data already entered in the record, ESOs Auto-Generated Narrative writes a full narrative summary ready for review.

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JEMS

JUNE 27, 2025

” The benefit of first responders using whole blood as a lifesaving tool was a lesson learned on the battlefield. In some moments of trauma or crisis, blood is life. Paramedics with Ute Pass Regional Health Service District are now bringing another pathway to life when things go terribly wrong.

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JEMS

JULY 16, 2025

Walsh also highlights ongoing collaborations with first responders to provide life-saving supplies on-site faster than ever. Drones Add Real-Time Eyes and Rapid Life-Saving Deliveries to First Responders Walsh also discussed Valqari’s emerging work with first responder agencies, including fire and EMS units.

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FOAMfrat

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These methods can provide severe risk to responders even after the victim has succumbed to his or her inflicted injuries. Of these, eight first responders and four employees of the coroners office were involved. TRIGGER WARNING: TOPICS OF SUICIDE MAY BE HARD FOR SOME PEOPLE TO READ ABOUT.

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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). But Blau opines that the distress clinicians encounter affects retention. 4 SBT is divided into high and low fidelity.

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JEMS

JUNE 24, 2025

Such skills are part of standard EMS training that all first responders complete for certification. It’s not the fancy procedures like putting in a tube or giving medications that save a child’s life,” said Theresa Walls, an emergency physician and medical director of CHOP’s EMS Institute.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Unlike their salaried counterparts, volunteer first responders have day jobs, families, and a Netflix queue theyre probably behind on. If youre not prepared to answer their questions, you might find your recruitment efforts fizzling faster than a dud firework. How much time do I really need to commit? Whats the vibe around here?

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ESO

JANUARY 27, 2025

HDE | EMPI matches for all units on scene We have enhanced HDE EMPI matching to ensure that all units responding to an incident now qualify for an EMPI match rather than just a singular EMS record, which is what was previously eligible. ODL New PM and Assets Courses Keep an eye out for two new On-Demand Learning (ODL) courses.

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California Casualty

OCTOBER 24, 2024

On National First Responders Day, we honor the brave men and women who selflessly rush into danger when others flee, putting their lives on the line to protect and save. Whether battling fires, responding to medical emergencies, or maintaining order in the face of chaos, first responders serve with unmatched courage and skill.

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JEMS

JUNE 23, 2025

21—It was just after 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, 2017, and Chris Cartier was sitting at his computer at Quest Diagnostics, working. But these drugs have only been studied for use up to four hours — so patients who wait longer are not eligible and lose out on a treatment that could have restored function.

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JEMS

JUNE 25, 2025

Operating 24/7/365, GundersenAIR responds to high-acuity emergencies when ground transport is impractical or time-sensitive care is required in flight. www.gundersenhealth.org/for-clinicians-professionals/gundersenair About Hinckley Medical Streamline protocol and clinical support with Hinckley Medical.

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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. 2 Only 1% of those studied actively attempted to solicit information from the patient with a suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), instead electing to question bystanders.

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First Responder Wellness

JUNE 26, 2025

First responders—firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement, and EMS—face immense physical and psychological stress during incidents of civil unrest. These experiences can shape how they perceive and respond to conflict later in life, particularly in hierarchical or high-stress environments or occupations.

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JEMS

JULY 15, 2025

Biometric and telehealth platforms are helping first responders access confidential support without leaving their homes. Biometric and telehealth platforms are helping first responders access confidential support without leaving their homes. Psilocybin therapy shows promise for traumatized first responders [Internet].

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JEMS

JUNE 24, 2025

These components determine the level of resilience, critical thinking skills and ability to have endurance and longevity in a responder role or career. The Impact of Childhood First, it is important to examine how a person is raised. This is not easy, but it is life-changing for the better. This is why it needs to be a team effort.

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ESO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

It is with great pride that weve watched these organizations redefine whats possible in first response throughout the year. By focusing on preventive care and data-driven insights, the agency is lowering costs and improving outcomes. Read the blog or watch the video to get the full story.

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JEMS

JUNE 26, 2025

We want you to pass the first time. 4 min read Commentary Exclusives Mental Health and Wellness EMS EMT Paramedic First Responder Mental Health: Hope Is the Antidote First responder mental health starts with resilience, support and self-awareness. If you’re looking for comfort and predictability, try accounting.

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JEMS

JULY 18, 2025

Their program strictly uses video footage as a quality assurance, liability and safety tool—not as part of the official medical record—to shield providers from punitive misuse while improving clinical reviews and training.

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NVFC

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The NVFC’s First Responder Helpline offers assistance in a crisis as well as a range of resources and support to help with a variety of stressors and behavioral health issues. Learn more about the NVFC First Responder Helpline at www.nvfc.org/helpline. Learn more and sign up at www.nvfc.org/join.

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ESO

MAY 9, 2025

First responders and indeed, all healthcare providers must demonstrate their value to taxpayers, patients, employers, payers, city council, and more. Stay in step with change Trauma care is a lifelong profession for many. Change happens when organizations build a culture that embraces reflection, transparency, and learning.

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American Burn Association

JANUARY 10, 2025

. “Through ongoing collaboration with our members, leadership, and partners, the ABA remains ready to respond, no matter the scale of the event.” ” Accessing Burn Care and Disaster Preparedness Resources The ABA offers a variety of resources on its website to support healthcare providers, first responders, and the public.

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JEMS

JUNE 12, 2025

The Frontline Meets the Formulary: Why It Matters Whether responding to a rural 911 call or managing critical care transports in a bustling metro, you have likely encountered patients taking one—or several—of the nation’s top-selling medications. Since beginning my EMS career in 1993, the U.S. Recent research supports this potential.

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