EMS Advocacy
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FEMA, wildfire response and a fire chief running calls on expired licensure: Chris and Kelly break down the biggest news from around the country
From pioneering AED use, to mentoring a generation of EMS professionals, Dr. Wayne’s remarkable career set new standards for EMS systems worldwide
Vague definitions and enforcement challenges raise concerns about how a new law will function in real-world emergencies, leaving providers to navigate gray areas under pressure
Your partner seems to be struggling both on and off duty; did you make the right call?
First responders arrived on scene after an elderly man fell on his property while doing yard work
Once you experience your aha moment, it’s just the first step towards fulfilling your career ambitions
A specially trained group of emergency physicians responds with EMS providers to assist with care, build relationships and improve patient outcomes
The first responders spent their own money to buy cleaning supplies and rent a carpet cleaner to clean up the bloody aftermath of a call
The dispatcher guided the man through CPR until paramedics arrived
Sometimes I just have to stop and think how crazy my job is and how much I love it
Here are three proven strategies to deal with good Samaritans who are more preoccupied with making a viral YouTube or Facebook Live video
Drones, autonomous vehicles and algorithms will change how EMS is delivered and conflicts are resolved
Work a little, rest a little, do a little extra and the spirit of generosity will find its way back to the people who earned it
Follow this list of tips from a paramedic and no one gets hurt (or gets an ambulance bill)
Don’t judge me for the work I do or the service I provide to those in need
Some days I have to lie; I can’t risk exposing them to the worst of the sights and sounds we experience
Our communities trust us with their lives, but that doesn’t make us heroes
My brother’s death taught me a great deal, but the most important lesson I learned is how to treat your patients and their families
If you could start your career over, would you do anything differently?
There are people who are angry and people who hate us; understanding the difference is extremely important
These conversations are mostly one-sided and you’ll regret getting them started
We work long hours, often make low wages, and have to deal with some pretty difficult situations
I got to meet the woman that I had convinced myself had no possible chance of surviving
Regardless of my title, I know my job and I know what I’m worth to society, and that’s all that matters
When EMS becomes your life, losing your job can almost feel like losing your life
If you’re reading this, do something to remind yourself of who you were when you started this whole game
Is there a more condescending thing to say to somebody who has just spent the last half hour in the field, battling the elements?
It won’t be until you have hung up the radio, stripped off the uniform and had a chance to reflect when will you be able to realize your contributions
Getting into EMS isn’t all that difficult; staying is where the challenge is
Take an active role in overcoming the challenges of EMS career so that you can focus on doing what you love
When we arrived at the hospital, Nathan’s eyes focused on his toy, imagining some heroic Transformers mission
It is hard to be around a mourning person; it is even harder when you place yourself in their shoes
Watch for these signs in yourself, your co-workers and try some of these tips to manage the traumatic stress of EMS work
