EMS Advocacy
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After an ultimatum from his wife, former Firefighter-Paramedic Jordan Long realized the toll his career was taking – and took steps to help others thrive
Our cohosts discuss EMS funding, volunteerism and what’s needed to make way for growth
5 lecture preparation tips to ensure you leave your audience wanting more
Our concept of entry-level competency needs to be much more complex than it is now
In 2008, Department of Justice claimed she was not certified firefighter at time of death
‘Sometimes the families we fight for are our own,’ say t-shirts worn for day by crews; funds raised for fight against disease which claimed one of their own
New unit with pink stripes to raise awareness was signed by local survivors
70 known and potential carcinogens had been found in the smoke, dust and fumes; 15 were known to cause cancer
Thursday’s witness first to positively identify defendants as having been involved in attack on medic at Dodger stadium
An emergency call played in court Wednesday described Bryan Stow’s condition after he was beaten outside a Dodger game
Friend and fellow paramedic quoted Stow as saying “I hope they code”
Responses suggest to me that we old-timers have not done enough to help our next generation thrive in the profession
Officials: ‘Study will be an important part of keeping volunteers trained and getting funds for equipment’
Ride honors EMS workers who serve every day, have become sick or injured while performing duties, have died in line of duty
EMS systems and communities marked this year’s National EMS Week with ceremonies and events
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Events will also encompass the opening of the state’s ‘EMS Hall of Fame’
I studied pre-med, but when I ran my 1st shift as EMS provider, I was hooked
‘Calling’ of EMS includes daily patient care, innovation in patient care, provider and patient safety, community awareness, injury prevention
Week-long conference provides a big boost each spring to the Ruidoso area economy
As field providers, we have to grow up and escape the chains of the past
We should all be taking our state EMS officials to task over outdated and overly restrictive protocols
Rudy Falbo to judge: ‘I did nothing wrong but try to comfort my daughter’
Several new products were introduced here for 1st time anywhere and have enormous potential
In blog post, family say 43-year-old medic no longer needs constant medical care, will now undergo aggressive therapy
Getting the most from your medical director is largely up to you — probably more than you realize
Your goal is to use this powerful ally to get your message out
Old medical axiom: “You can’t find a fever unless you take a temperature”
The assessment identifies a number of areas for improvement, particularly in health and safety
You’d better get out your handkerchief: an old EMS tradition is fading fast
Is there an Occupy EMS movement? Yep and it has existed ever since early humans took possession of the care provided to their ill or injured in the field.
