Archive for November2013
Former Surgeon General Inspires AAA Conference
Personal story of overcoming hardship underscores what EMS personnel can do with the right opportunities and encouragement At the American Ambulance Association Conference in Las Vegas on Monday, Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, presented an inspiring keynote address. Carmona, a successful and highly respected physician who had a hard start […]
Where in the World of EMS is A.J.?
JEMSÂ Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P, attended and participated in the opening session at the AAA Conference in Las Vegas on Nov. 18, 2013, where ambulance service leaders and managers discussed multiple issues that are, or will be, impacting the ambulance/EMS Industry. In a lively panel discussion and open forum session, attendees and faculty reported that […]
A.J. Heightman
Editor-in-chief of JEMS, A.J. Heightman is a former EMS director and EMS operations director who has researched and specialized in MCI management training for 30 years.
Chevrons, Chevrons everywhere!
The rear chevron (but only at corners and white/red in colour) was common in France since the '60s for police vans, then the British 'Battenburg' specification for police vehicles introduced the red/fluorescent yellow chevron for the rear part. The Battenburg chevron is not 45° but has to be drawn on vehicle geometry. In the meanwhile…
2014-04-23 20:40:58
It’s Critical to Seek, Synthesize & Incorporate All Available Patient Information
"I sent an email to the senior manager of her service, who's a good friend of mine". you had me up to that point...i'm quite certain you through a "do you know who I am" shot in there as well. Maybe this person is tired, backed up in reports, and just wants that day to…
2014-04-08 18:02:29
