JEMS Journal of Emergency Medical Services

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Unmasking the Mental Health Crisis Among First Responders

1 day ago | jems.com | Jeff Frankel

Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of 2. Check back soon for Part 2!JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel hosts a deep dive into the mental health challenges facing first responders. Featuring Dr. Robin Jacobowitz, interim director at SUNY New Paltz’s Institute for Disaster Mental Health, and paramedic and union leader Alana Begley, the discussion centers around a groundbreaking 2024 New York State Mental Health Needs Assessment.
Crew Member’s Body Recovered from Medical Helicopter Crash

1 day ago | jems.com | Jeff Frankel

The body of one of four people missing from a medical helicopter crash in Canada has been recovered, CTV News reported. Airmedic said divers recovered one of the aircraft’s crew members Monday evening. The victim’s identity will be released once formal identification is completed by the corner and the family agrees to release the information, according to the report. The helicopter went down while performing an emergency transport on Friday evening.
Four Missing after Medical Helicopter Crashes in Rural Canada

2 days ago | jems.com | Jeff Frankel

Four people remain unaccounted for after a medical helicopter crashed Friday in a Canadian lake, according to reports. The helicopter was conducting a medical evacuation when it crashed into a lake shortly after takeoff with five people aboard, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said. One crew member was rescued from the crash site. The Airmedic helicopter went down around 10:30 p.m. on Friday near Natashquan, Quebec, about 620 miles northeast of Montreal, Global News reported.
Woman Intentionally Rams into L.A. Fire Department Ambulance, Authorities Say

1 week ago | jems.com | Jeff Frankel

A woman is in custody after allegedly driving into a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) ambulance transporting a child, fire officials said at the scene. The two crew members and the young patient inside the ambulance were not injured. Department Battalion Chief Rico Gross told FOX 11 Lost Angeles that firefighter-paramedics in the ambulance were transporting the minor to the hospital around 5 a.m. when they saw the suspect in a Chrysler PT Cruiser driving erratically.
Women’s Health Challenges in EMS and Fire Service Culture

2 weeks ago | jems.com

Stephanie White sits down with Stacee Ramirez and Dani Landholm to explore the overlooked health challenges women face in fire and EMS roles.
Hologram Proposal for Ambulance Crews Ignites Outrage Among Australian Paramedics

3 weeks ago | jems.com | Jeff Frankel

A futuristic idea to deploy hologram technology in ambulances as a safety measure for paramedics has drawn sharp criticism from emergency medical personnel in New South Wales, Australia. A “holographic presence” could act as a deterrent or provide a sense of backup for crews operating alone, leaders at NSW Ambulance suggested. 7News Australia reported many crews and union leadership have dismissed the idea as an impractical and distracting solution to serious workplace dangers.
NY EMT Brings ‘Patrol Penguins’ to Life

1 month ago | jems.com | Jeff Frankel

Sometimes, the best way to tell a serious story is with a little humor—and a few penguins, too. Illustrator Brett Gehrke has found a fun and creative way to shine a light on the world of EMS with Patrol Penguins, a series of illustrations that follows a team of heroic penguins on duty. It might look playful at first, but Patrol Penguins has heart.
Celebrating Emergency Medical Services: Insights on EMS Recognition Day

1 month ago | jems.com | Jeff Frankel

JEMS is proud to be a strategic media partner with the American College of Emergency Physicians and EMS Week. JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel talks with Dr. Thomas Lardaro to discuss the critical role of emergency medical services in our communities. Celebrating EMS Recognition Day, Dr. Lardaro reflects on the profound responsibilities and challenges faced by EMS professionals both in urban and rural settings.
Innovating Prehospital Care: The Impact of Mobile Integrated Health Programs in South Carolina

1 month ago | jems.com | Edward Lee

JEMS is proud to be a strategic media partner with the American College of Emergency Physicians and EMS Week. Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Luke Estes, manager of Prisma Health’s Mobile Integrated Health Program, to explore the transformative role of community paramedics in prehospital medicine. Dennis shares his journey from a young aspiring EMT in Missouri to leading a groundbreaking health initiative in South Carolina.
Medical Helicopter Makes Hard Emergency Landing in PA Neighborhood

1 month ago | jems.com | Jeff Frankel

A medical helicopter made a forced emergency landing in a residential area northwest of Philadelphia, according to 6 ABC. Officials said the PennSTAR helicopter was traveling from Philadelphia to Wings Field Airport in Blue Bell when it had to land in Whitemarsh Township just before 8 p.m. on Monday. One of the three flight crew members on board the helicopter was taken to the hospital to be evaluated, but officials said no one was seriously hurt.