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EMS1 101

EMS 101 articles are intended to educate a non-emergency medical services audience about the emergency medical services profession. These articles are written by EMS1 staff members and EMS1 contributors, and cover a wide range of topics from EMS protocols all paramedics & EMTs should follow to an overview of the necessary requirements for becoming a paramedic.

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When you switch to a credit union for EMS and fire professionals, you may receive higher APY rates on savings and IRA accounts
New to EMS? Here are some flashcards to make learning medical abbreviations easier
Consider becoming a paramedic to advance your EMS career
Use this method to identify landmarks as an alternative to the sternal notch placement of electrodes for acquiring a 12-lead ECG
With tough economic times looking like they’re going to stick around a while longer, there’s never been a better time than now for getting the lowest price on EMS gear
Bargain shopping for fire and rescue deals is the case now more than ever as budgets are dwindling and compensation rates are getting lower
One of the best ways to find reliable paramedic supply discounts is to use online sites like Amazon or Bizrate
EMS discounts are frequently offered for things like auto and homeowner insurance, mobile phone service, and auto servicing
EMS recruitment is an important part of any manager’s job and it is especially true in an industry like EMS where the average age of workers is over 40 years old
Just like a bridge needs strong pillars for adequate support, the EMS team needs strong, capable members to provide the best level of care