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EMS Today

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

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

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Latest Episodes

Dr. Tim Nutbeam, a consultant and professor of emergency and prehospital medicine at a major trauma center in Plymouth, UK, explains evidence that should change how teams manage vehicle entrapment. Key takeaways from the EXIT research program: self e... more

Mike Brown sits down with Dr. Sarah Fabiano and Mike Ellis as they distill pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis into a clear prehospital approach. Using a “sour blood stew” recipe metaphor, they explain how zero units of insulin produces ketones, osmotic ... more

Paramedic Brad Lawson joins Just a Little Salt to talk about founding the PIERCE Foundation and PIERCE Provisions, running mental wellness summits and a new Responder Fest. Brad explains why cumulative trauma drives PTSD and emotional numbness, how h... more

Melody Mesmer tells the story behind Foundation 1023, a peer driven nonprofit born after a string of 2015 line of duty tragedies.

Melody explains how 1023 (Kristen McLean’s badge number) connects first responders, dispatchers, medical crews, tow ope... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Ellis
Paramedic with Prisma Health Ambulance Service, speaking about pediatric DKA and prehospital management
Prisma Health Ambulance Service
Episode: Understanding Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Brad Lawson
Paramedic in North Carolina, founder of PIERCE Foundation and PIERCE Provisions; speaker on mental wellness for first responders
PIERCE Foundation / PIERCE Provisions
Episode: Pierce Foundation & Mental Wellness Summits for First Responders
Melody Meisner
Founder of Foundation 1023
Foundation 1023
Episode: Peer Support, PTSD Care and Resilience
Tammy Scott
Registered nurse, speaker, advocate and founder of The Nightingale Front
The Nightingale Front
Episode: Surviving a Near‑Fatal ER Stabbing
Jana Williams
Leader in air medical industry; board member, National EMS Memorial Service Foundation
National EMS Memorial Service / NAEMT
Episode: Building a National EMS Memorial
Tony O'Brien
Captain, Boston EMS; founding board member of National EMS Memorial Foundation
National EMS Memorial Foundation
Episode: Building a National EMS Memorial
James Robinson
Chief, Thompson Valley EMS; long-time board member of National EMS Memorial Foundation
National EMS Memorial Foundation
Episode: Building a National EMS Memorial
Ryan Keay
Emergency Medicine Physician based in Snohomish County, Washington; ASAP Board of Directors liaison to the EMS Committee
Providence Everett; National ASAP
Episode: Prehospital Blood, POCUS, MIH, AI, and Body Cams
Christopher Wray
Chief of Charleston County EMS; President of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Charleston County EMS; National Association of EMTs
Episode: Prehospital Blood, POCUS, MIH, AI, and Body Cams

Host

Mike Brown
Host of the JEMS Podcast; EMS leadership and media figure

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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Guests are typically senior, well-connected in EMS networks and bring actionable takeaways.
The show is seen as a credible source for policy, education, and frontline innovation in prehospital care.
Listeners appreciate practical, evidence-based EMS insights and real-world applicability.

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Talking Points

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Peer Support, PTSD Care and Resilience
Q: How do people contact you guys, Melody?
They can reach Foundation 1023 through the website and use the contact form or request resources; the organization also provides guidance and resources for peer support training and connecting with culturally competent therapists.
CPR, Stop the Bleed and Community Action
Q: What are the biggest barriers to effective community CPR, and how can they be overcome?
Barriers include misperceptions about who can perform CPR, regionalization of services, and messaging; solutions involve rebranding public materials, diverse and inclusive imagery, and practical, low-cost education campaigns not reliant on expensive simulators.
CPR, Stop the Bleed and Community Action
Q: What does day-to-day leadership look like for the LA County EMS Agency educator and innovator role?
The role focuses on increasing educational access for EMS clinicians and community members, ensuring partners like law enforcement are equipped to recognize emergencies and provide crucial life-saving steps as part of the chain of care.
Prehospital Blood, POCUS, MIH, AI, and Body Cams
Q: How do you see AI shaping EMS in the near term?
AI is already present in equipment and ED workflows; in EMS, it could assist with documentation, data analysis, and decision support, though significant adoption and safeguards are needed before wide-scale on-scene use.
Prehospital Blood, POCUS, MIH, AI, and Body Cams
Q: What is the next horizon for blood and blood programs in EMS?
Guests emphasize sustainment and reimbursement challenges, equitable rural distribution, and the importance of integrating blood programs with community partners to ensure long-term viability and impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EMS Today

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

The show consistently centers on EMS practice, policy, and technology, with deep dives into prehospital medicine, education, safety, and public engagement. Episodes frequently feature system leaders, frontline clinicians, and educators discussing innovations (POCUS, AI, blood programs, MIH), standards, and real-world challenges from funding to interoperability. A notable pattern is the blend of clinical insight, policy context, and a strong emphasis on EMS Week activities, memorial initiatives, and community readiness. The format often includes practical takeaways for providers, agencies, and sponsors seeking to reach EMS decision-makers and frontline teams. A distinctive strength is its ability to translate complex topics (data, AI, safety... more

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Recent guests on EMS Today include:

1. Mike Ellis
2. Brad Lawson
3. Melody Meisner
4. Tammy Scott
5. Jana Williams
6. Tony O'Brien
7. James Robinson
8. Ryan Keay

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