Man, 38, Seriously Hurt After Being Bitten by Shark in HI
A 38-year-old man was seriously injured by a shark bite at Cromwells Beach, Diamond Head, and was taken to an emergency room, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.
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Five Confirmed Dead in Early Morning Crash with Bus in VA
Five people are confirmed dead in a crash involving a charter bus on I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia, with 34 others transported to hospitals; charges are pending, according to Virginia State Police.
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Four Hospitalized After Band Tower Collapse at TX High School
Four students were sent to hospitals after a band tower collapsed at Centennial High School in Frisco, Texas, on May 29. All were conscious with non-life-threatening injuries.
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On the Etymology of the Term ‘Paramedic’
The term “paramedic” originated in the military for non-doctor medics. The first EMS with paramedics was Freedom House Ambulance Service in 1967, leading to standardized provider levels in the United States.
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Should Emergency Medical Services Continue to Be Delivered by the Fire Service?
The author, a former paramedic and program leader, analyzes emergency medical service models in the United States, concluding that fire-based EMS integration is most effective.
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EMS Leaders: Leveraging Success Learned from Other Agency Types
Bishop highlights the need for leadership development in emergency medical services, suggesting EMS learn from fire and law enforcement standards for effective training.
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Why Are We So Bad at Making a Better Tomorrow for Our Future Coworkers?
The medical field faces issues of undermining colleagues and poor workplace culture, requiring authentic effort for improvement, transparency, and accountability to foster growth and trust.
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Building a National EMS Memorial
On EMS Remembrance Day, Jana Williams, Tony O’Brien, and James Robinson discussed honoring fallen EMS providers and building a permanent memorial in Washington, D.C.
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Prehospital Blood, POCUS, MIH, AI, and Body Cams
Join the JEMS Podcast for EMS Week 2026 with Dr. C. Ryan Keay and Chief Christopher Wray discussing modern prehospital care challenges and solutions.
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Registration Open for the 2026 National Blood Summit
Healthcare leaders will meet on this July for the 2026 National Blood Summit at the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk, Texas.
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Moose Attacks Dog Walker in Colorado Mountains Near Winter Park
A moose charged a person walking dogs near Winter Park, Colorado, resulting in serious injuries. The victim was hospitalized, and wildlife officials posted warnings in the area.
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U.S. Will Send Americans Exposed to Ebola While Abroad to a New Facility in Kenya
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to send Americans exposed to Ebola abroad to a new facility in Kenya for treatment, instead of flying them to the United States.
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MD County Reverses Course on Ambulance Whole Blood Program
Somerset County approved a state grant for a whole blood program to aid trauma patients, reversing earlier opposition. The program will receive $58,338 annually for five years.
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CA EMS Providers Honored for Medical Helicopter Crash Rescue
Two Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District providers received heroism medals for their actions at the scene of a fatal medical helicopter crash on Highway 50 in October 2025, according to FOX40 News.
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Entire OK EMS Crew Resigns Over Pay, Staffing Concerns
The entire staff of Burns Flat EMS plans to resign on June 1 due to low pay and staffing shortages.
Sacramento (CA) Opens EMS-Focused Station to Improve Response Times
Sacramento reopened Fire Station 140 in South Natomas as an EMS-centered response hub.
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Critical Care: Not Just Transfers
This class will review common education and technology within the transfer environment and its utilization in 911.
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Pediatric Prehospital Care: It’s Not Always Child’s Play
Watch now! | Serious prehospital emergencies in infants and children are relatively uncommon compared to adults, and they often present with subtle signs that must be recognized in order to prevent deterioration.
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Medical Considerations for Technical Rescue
Watch now! | This class focuses on kinematics of trauma, rescue techniques, treatment priorities, and special considerations to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
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We Treat Adults This Way…Why Not Kids?
Watch now | This session is designed for EMS providers, educators, and medical directors seeking a practical and clinically grounded understanding of pediatric CPAP in prehospital care.
