EMS Today

EMS as a Human Right

Daniel Gerard joins the Not A-Fib Podcast to discuss the articles he wrote for JEMS on EMS as a human right and an essential service. He also discusses the International Association of EMS Chiefs, of which he was immediate past president. He also talks about the uniqueness of ALS in New Jersey and the value in going to conferences.

Taking Flight

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with Dr. John vonRosenberg about the challenges and thrills of being a flight paramedic.

Paramedic Performance in a High-Stress Surgical Airway Event

Dr. Casey Patrick, an ER and EMS physician from Texas, talks about a recent study he helped publish that looked at how successfully surgical cricothyrotomy can be performed by paramedics.

A Spouse’s Call to Action

We want to get it! We all desire a better understanding and support from our loved ones. This is a spouse’s call to action. Guest Ashley Pridgeon is a daughter and spouse of first responders.

Education Management Solutions’ Training in Motion Platform

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Matt Merino, chief executive officer of Education Management Solutions, about its Training in Motion platform.

Find out more about the Training in Motion platform here.

Just Culture and Leadership

On the first episode of The Patient Centered Paramedic Podcast, Matt Streger joins John Sammons to talk just culture and leadership! Just culture is often used as a buzzword and is often misunderstood. Matt helps us dig deep and get a better grasp on just what this concept is and what just culture truly means.

Data and Interoperability

EMS P.O.D. host Douglas Randell speaks to technologist Jonathon Feit about closing information gaps.

Friday Night Lights: Shift 5 – One Lane Road

It’s your first dayshift in a long time, but the overtime opportunity was a no-brainer. You and your partner hop in the rig and hit the road to grab early morning coffee at your local coffee spot down the street. Just as the barista hands you the steaming fresh pour-over the tones drop, the dispatch is for a 36-year-old female complaining of chest pain with shortness of breath. You hop in the rig, check the address, and find it conveniently two blocks down the street. You grab two quick sips of coffee and then make your way to the office park.

Read the full article here.

Capt. Matt Coppin

Capt. Matt Coppin of the Metro West (MO) Fire Protection District joins the podcast to discuss the importance of the public information officer (PIO), building relationships with other agencies and the media prior to an incident or needing something from the media . He also discusses the training opportunities to build the skills to be a PIO and appear on camera. We wrap it up by discussing the importance of providing good customer service to the community.

This podcast is sponsored by LogRX. For all your medication and narcotic tracking needs, check out the LogRx App, created by career EMS professionals. Visit https://logrx.com/ to learn more.

Mental Health Research and Application in EMS

In this season finale episode, we talk about mental health in emergency medical services and interview Researcher and Psychologist Jacqueline O'Hagan, along with mental health counselor and host of the Enroute Podcast, Joseph Brigandi.

This podcast is sponsored by LogRX. For all your medication and narcotic tracking needs, check out the LogRx App, created by career EMS professionals. Visit https://logrx.com/ to learn more.