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

Md. paramedic/firefighter charged with dealing drugs

January 22, 2008 05:35 AM

Many veteran EMTs were inspired by ‘70s TV series ‘Emergency!’

January 22, 2008 05:20 AM

NHTSA Appoints EMS Leaders to Council

January 18, 2008 10:08 AM

N.Y. EMT charged with child porn e-mails

January 17, 2008 05:40 AM

Feds agree to recognize fallen 9/11 EMT

January 16, 2008 05:42 AM

National EMS Museum Foundation Launches Membership Drive

January 11, 2008 10:05 AM

Congress Passes National CPR/AED Awareness Week

January 11, 2008 09:38 AM

Utah air rescuers are passionate about work despite the risks

January 11, 2008 05:35 AM

W.V. parademics get boost to pension plan

January 10, 2008 05:12 AM

Opinion: Unacceptably high price paid by our over-stretched EMS crews

January 09, 2008 07:08 AM