Podcast

Paramedic shares story of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, overcoming EMS burnout

Michael Fraley, BS, BA, NRP

Back in Service

Michael Fraley, BS, BA, NRP

Michael Fraley has over 25 years of experience in EMS in a wide range of roles, including flight paramedic, EMS coordinator, service director and educator. Fraley began his career in EMS while earning a bachelor's degree at Texas A&M University. He also earned a BA in business administration from Lakeland College. When not working as a paramedic or the coordinator of a regional trauma advisory council, Michael serves as a public safety diver and SCUBA instructor in northern Wisconsin.

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6 steps to prevent an oxygen tank explosion/regulator fire
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There are two general causes of oxygen regulator fires, adiabatic heating and particle ignition
A new option for patient ventilation
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The GO2VENT by Vortran is a gas-powered device worth considering for disaster plans
The gear that we carry: How much should go into the scene with us?
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Finding the balance between being prepared for anything and being quick, light and back pain-free
Be the best partner you can be
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5 ways a good partner can make the shift go more smoothly and improve patient and provider safety
Updated Trauma Triage Guidelines offer a chance to re-focus on trauma
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Take advantage of new resources to prevent over- and under-triage, and to guide transportation decisions
7 assessment considerations for treating stab victims
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We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
Are we more prepared for ‘the big one’?
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Have we taken the lessons learned from 9/11 and truly changed our practices?
MCI triage: SALT or START?
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Review the criteria and consider making the switch
How to make scene safety a core part of every EMS response
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Attacks on EMS providers by the very people we are trying to help are becoming all too common: Review your safety practices and training
Field Triage Guideline – A new look and important updates
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Learn what’s changed in the 2021 ACS FTG and how to implement the trauma triage guidelines
Different job – same career
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5 ways to expand your options and forge your EMS career
7 ways to be prepared before the mass gathering turns into an MCI
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Review how your own community prepares for special events for these essential elements
Quiz: Test your knowledge of supraglottic airway devices
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How much do you really know about supraglottic airway management uses, contraindications and techniques?
Be on the lookout: Non-exertional heatstroke
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Learn the risk factors, symptoms and factors that impact heat-related illness
5 tips to provide safe and effective ventilation
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Assign someone to monitor the patient’s airway visually and with capnography using these five tips
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