EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers

EMS Training and Education

Degrees, debate and direction: Why this debate deserves our attention

A new IJOP debate explores whether academic credentials help or hinder recruitment, equity and the future of care

January 20, 2026 10:50 AM

Rob Lawrence

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EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers

The value of past lives: Putting past experience to work

Fire and EMS agencies are filled with former teachers, Navy SEALs, even software programmers — all offering experience that can improve organizational performance

January 20, 2026 10:32 AM

Linda Willing

Community Awareness

The CNN test: Practicing EMS in the spotlight

Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye

January 07, 2026 06:53 PM

Limmer Education

Workers’ comp bill for Neb. first responders advances

April 09, 2008 07:36 AM

A Glimpse at Product Offerings at EMS Today: Part 2

April 08, 2008 11:32 AM

Dan White

Salaries, strong recruitment ease D.C paramedic shortage

April 04, 2008 08:27 AM

Call to Action: Texas man who assaulted paramedic to be released from prison

April 03, 2008 11:27 AM

Calif. man charged with impersonating rescuer at Katrina

April 03, 2008 08:36 AM

Shooting call was tough on Neb. rescue personnel

April 03, 2008 08:25 AM

Audit: Death benefits for first responders improperly denied

April 02, 2008 07:29 AM

Providers confront death at EMS Today

April 01, 2008 07:59 AM

Former N.J. EMT joined cops in posing for racy pics

April 01, 2008 06:25 AM

Pa. ambulance driver in crash denied right to drive to school

April 01, 2008 06:03 AM