Dedicated to the hard work that needs to be done at the intersection of society & emergency medicine.
My Story
Eric Jaeger, JD, NRP is an emergency medical educator, paramedic & attorney.
A key focus of his work is reducing the risk of death during the management of agitated individuals. Combining two decades of clinical experience as a paramedic with his training as an attorney, he brings a unique perspective to the complex legal, ethical, and medical challenges surrounding behavioral emergencies, de-escalation, restraint and sedation. His academic background includes the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston College Law School.
His impact across the EMS, law enforcement and legal landscapes includes:
National Subject Matter Expertise & Impact
“Handcuffs and I Can’t Breathe as a Medical Emergency”
New England Journal of Medicine co-author.
“Revamping Our Approach To Behavioral Emergencies”
Nat'l Assoc. of EMS Physicians co-author.
"Principles for the Reduction of Restraint Related Death”
Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) expert panel contributor.
National EMS Medical Directors Course | Legal Expert
For the full list, see the Publications.
Education & Protocol Development
- Worked with EMS agencies across the country to provide updated training.
- Authored updated EMS protocols on restraint, consent, and patient capacity.
Conference Speaker & Media Expert
- AP News Lethal Restraint, featured EMS expert
- PBS Frontline, featured EMS expert
- Major national and state conferences speaker:
>NAEMSP (Nat’l Assoc of EMS Physicians)
>EMS World Expo
For the full list, see the Speaking Engagements.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BS, Computer Science
Boston College Law School
JD, Juris Doctor (Law Degree)
Experience
Eric worked for ten years as an attorney, serving healthcare clients in Boston and beyond. Until recently, Eric served as the EMS Educator at Exeter Hospital in Seacoast New Hampshire, where he was responsible for providing education for Exeter's ALS Intercept paramedics, the emergency department staff and surrounding EMS agencies. As a paramedic, Eric cared for patients in the emergency department and the field. In 2025, Eric was the recipient of the New Hampshire Pamela Mitchell / Richard Conolly EMS Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to the EMS system of New Hampshire.