EMS Advocacy
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The decisions we make between calls might be just as critical, in the long run, as the treatment decisions we make during calls
Chief Gary Ludwig gives a dramatic account of his long career as a paramedic and firefighter in the violent neighborhoods of St. Louis and Memphis
Chief Gary Ludwig gives a dramatic account of his long career as a paramedic and firefighter in the violent neighborhoods of St. Louis and Memphis
The department’s mission statement sets the expectation for morale and must align with the motivations of personnel
The study also points to other chronic conditions like asthma, and comes as Congress debates extending the Zadroga Act, which funds health care for 9/11 responders
Artist’s image shows an EMT receiving comfort from an angel after losing a patient
The discussion focuses on whether EMS volunteers need the same training as EMTs, and if it makes sense to a separate certification for volunteers.
Regular donations of time, treasure, and talent should become the norm for EMS agencies
We asked EMS providers for their opinions about the quantity and quality of CE they are required to complete for recertification
A 30-year veteran of the company, Travis “Trap” Grace, 80, died of natural causes; he considered his crew his family and cared for them throughout his years on the service
Volunteers from local businesses teamed up to remodel the station lounge to thank responders for their work during Boston Marathon bombing, and every day
We asked about the music you listen to on the way to a call, and we received a ton of responses for a eclectic EMS playlist
EMS can learn from these three TED Talks about staying optimistic when faced with challenges, the drive to keep creating and why great leaders ask ‘why’
Understand the causes and symptoms of this affliction and work to mitigate its debilitating consequences
The University at Albany’s Five Quad Ambulance Service named EMS organization of the year
Legislation, introduced in U.S. Senate, exempts trained first responders who administer overdose prevention drugs like naloxone from civil liability
The donation from EMS Roaddocs and Curvaceous Chivers will help fund education programs and mental health resources for emergency responders
Awards from annual Pennsylvania’s Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program used for AEDs, debt reduction, tool purchases and upgrading digital technology
Add these John Maxwell Team books to your leadership library; for you and the rising leaders in your organization
Answers to commonly asked questions about lapsed certification, valid continuing education, and recertification requirements
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate whether benzodiazepines are the best treatment options, and discuss dosage
His first call was for a patient with chest pains, and the address over the radio was his own
Shouting “Show me the evidence or STFU!” squashes any chance of persuasion and intimidates those who want to learn
A paramedic who helped rescue a doctor in a fiery collision realized it was the doctor that fought for his survival when he was born prematurely
Members of Tufts University Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) presented about concussions, concussion management and emergency prehospital care
FTOs should not only bridge the gap between the classroom and the street, but pass on agency culture to new hires, and serve as mentors in the department
These are the scariest calls for me, as I know if they break through their restraints they would attack us without holding back.
Practice does not make perfect; instead EMS expertise comes from studying failure and greatness
At first it seemed the best thing to do was to get back into a groove, but bad calls trigger difficult memories and an EMT is now trying to overcome addiction
