The JEMS Report

Mind the Frontline, a 501(c)(3) registered charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and overall well-being of frontline first responders, is thrilled to announce its newest partnership with Clarion Events and The Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS).

This collaboration aims to provide valuable resources and support to first responders through monthly blogs, quarterly podcasts & webinars, and the inaugural First Responder Mental Health Week, scheduled for October 7th to 11th, 2024.

As a leading provider of information and news for the improvement of patient care in the prehospital setting, JEMS and JEMS Events & Training are committed to delivering the latest and most reliable information to the EMS community. With a focus on improving prehospital patient care and promoting positive change in EMS, JEMS is a trusted source of education and information for EMS providers, instructors, and administrators.

JEMS seeks to improve prehospital patient care and promote positive change in EMS by delivering information and education from industry leaders, change-makers, and emerging voices. With a rich tradition of editorial excellence and a consortium of subject matter experts, JEMS fulfills its commitment to EMS providers by providing state-of-the-science, high-quality content.

Read more about the announcement on JEMS.

Michael Stern, training specialist and curriculum manager for the National Fire Academy's Emergency Medical Services Curriculum, joins the Not A-Fib Podcast to discuss the EMS curriculum at the National Fire Academy, the classes offered and some upcoming changes to the curriculum. Additionally, we discuss some of the advantages of attending classes at the National Fire Academy, how to apply for classes and what to expect when you get accepted into a class.

Infectious disease expert Katherine West discusses the current measles outbreak currently ongoing.

Chief Douglas Randell speaks with St. Louis Paramedic (Ret.) Chuck Bennett about working in a large city where anything can happen.

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with CoAEMSP Executive Director Dr. George Hatch about the importance of EMS accreditation. CoAEMSP is the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions.

Katherine West and James Cross explain why employee medical records must be available around the clock.

Dov and Raphael delve into some of the effects of the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel and how it is affecting the people.

The episode focuses on how first responders on the home front are dealing with the fallout of war, both the physical injuries, as well as the psychological traumas. Each person in Israel is carrying around with them a lot of trauma from the war.

How does this play out among the first responders who are already running into often dangerous situations? 

Listen to the episode and be inspired by some stories of resilience that can only happen in war. 

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks to Capt. Rommie Duckworth about about his JEMS article, "Debriefing Tips for EMS Professionals."

Dean Martin, of Crossroads Ambulance Sales & Service, LLC, joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing problem of chassis availability for new ambulances and what he's seeing as a dealer. Additionally, we discuss some of the advantages of ambulance remounts versus new builds.

Jacob Hutton, a paramedic researcher from Canada, is interviewed about his research article in Resuscitation about how the length of on-scene time affects survival outcomes when EMS get ROSC after CPR.

This 2023 article is titled “The association of the post-resuscitation on-scene interval and patient outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.”