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EMS Today

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Emergency Medical Services
Mental Health
First Responders
Cardiac Arrest
Covid-19
Patient Care
Emergency Management
Firefighting
Emergency Services
Community Paramedicine
Trauma
Infection Control
Paramedicine
Sepsis
Leadership
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Data Interoperability
Trauma Care
Paramedic Training
Simulation Training

News, updates and commentary on the world of emergency medical services powered by JEMS.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes101Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Dr. Brandon Morshedi, a paramedic turned emergency physician and EMS medical director, joins Eric Chase to map a practical path toward EMS 3.0. He explains his driving “why”: improving the systems of care he and his family rely on. The conversation r... more

This episode of the Not a-Fib Podcast features Dr. Sarah Jahnke, someone who spent over a decade researching the health of first responders. The conversation moves past the usual surface-level advice to tackle the deep-seated cultural issues that lea... more

JEMS Development Editor Mike Brown interviews Hannah Herbst, founder and CEO of Golden Hour Medical, about a compact, automatic tourniquet designed to guide anyone through life‑saving hemorrhage control. The device uses audio‑visual prompts and a sim... more

Dr. Alexandra Jabr, a longtime paramedic-turned-educator and founder of Emergency Resilience, tells the story how therapy reshaped her life and purpose. She explains practical boundaries and vulnerability, why collaboration beats competition in EMS e... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Jahnke
Researcher, Director and Senior Scientist with the Center for Fire Rescue and EMS Health Research
National Development and Research Institutes USA (NDRI)
Episode: Rethinking Sleep and Resilience in the Fire Service
Hannah Herbst
Founder and CEO of Golden Hour Medical, inventor of Auto TQ
Golden Hour Medical
Episode: Hands-Free Hemorrhage Control
Alexandra Jabr
PhD in psychology, paramedic, founder of Emergency Resilience
Emergency Resilience
Episode: Building Resilience for First Responders
Simon Grosjean
Physician specialized in pre-hospital territorial EMS
Italy (Aosta Valley)
Episode: From Non‑Transport Care to AI‑Enabled Territorial Medicine
Jake Ryks
Host of the Hazard Class Podcast; co-host on Hazmat Guys; firefighter
Hazmat Guys / Hazard Class
Episode: Humility and Hazmat at the Firehouse Table
Stacy Shackelford
Trauma and critical care surgeon, recently retired from the Air Force
Air Force (retired)
Episode: Rethinking Calcium Use in Trauma Resuscitation
John Todaro
Director of Eagle Emergency Medical or Education Consultants; longtime EMS educator and paramedic
Eagle Emergency Medical Education Consultants; Cambridge Consulting Group (senior advisor)
Episode: Humanizing Paramedicine
Jennifer Pearsall
Author of Harnessing Superpowers; EM Wellness founder
EM Wellness / Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Episode: Building Resilience in Emergency Managers
Jon Vought
Firefighter Paramedic in South Florida, Captain; owner of Rescue 1 CBD
Rescue 1 CBD
Episode: Inside the First Responder Wellness Debate

Host

Eric Chase
Host with a background in EMS improv and educational content for EMS audience.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Quality content

    JEMS always puts out quality content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffF01
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome

    Super cool highly recommend very detailed totally listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    posteymaloney
    United States5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong focus on mental health and burnout that resonates with frontline crews.
Guest depth varies; some episodes lean heavily on personal narratives over data.
High-quality, research-informed discussions that are useful for educators and sponsors.
Well-curated guest lineup with practical EMS leadership insights.

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Talking Points

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Rethinking Sleep and Resilience in the Fire Service
Q: How do you see post-traumatic growth manifesting in firefighters and EMS personnel?
The discussion emphasizes that growth can occur alongside ongoing mental health challenges, with camaraderie and community serving as protective factors; growth includes better coping, resilience, and appreciation for life, not simply the absence of distress.
Rethinking Sleep and Resilience in the Fire Service
Q: What got you into the science world and into fire EMS health research?
Dr. Jahnke describes initially pursuing psychology with kids but switching to research for a plan B; she found the research environment stimulating because you can analyze data to answer new questions and contribute to firefighter health.
Hands-Free Hemorrhage Control
Q: What are the key safety features and how is maintenance handled?
Auto TQ includes audio-visual guidance, two tourniquet sizes, self-monitoring of pressure, a battery designed to last two years with monthly digital checks via Wi‑Fi, and a free cuff replacement if used, plus training to ensure proper use.
Hands-Free Hemorrhage Control
Q: What problem were you aiming to solve with Auto TQ?
The goal was to create a tourniquet that any bystander or first-time user could operate easily, similar to an AED, so people without professional training could stop bleeding quickly with guided steps.
Humility and Hazmat at the Firehouse Table
Q: What made you start Hazard Class in the very first place?
Jake explains it began as a way to create a personal space that could interview a wide range of people beyond Hazmat, including firefighters, EMTs, military, and even directors and authors, while preserving creative independence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EMS Today

What is EMS Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently covers EMS leadership, mental health, burnout, education, and innovation in prehospital care, often pairing frontline perspectives with research and policy insights. Across episodes, listeners encounter leadership lessons, conflict resolution, and the realities of building strong organizational culture, along with practical guidance on wellness, teamwork, and evolving clinical practices like AI-assisted decision making and new trauma care protocols. A notable strength is bringing in varied practitioners—from chiefs and clinicians to researchers and educators—creating a well-rounded view of EMS challenges and opportunities. A few guests stand out for combining clinical expertise with advocacy or education, offering dee... more

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Recent guests on EMS Today include:

1. Sarah Jahnke
2. Hannah Herbst
3. Alexandra Jabr
4. Simon Grosjean
5. Jake Ryks
6. Stacy Shackelford
7. John Todaro
8. Jennifer Pearsall

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