Fire-EMS

The Fire-EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service. Use this page to find news and tips on survivability, ambulance safety, emergency medical response and medical operations.

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Role of telecommunicators in public safety
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In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham discusses the vital role telecommunicators play in maximizing public safety in their community
Lifepak 15 tips and tricks
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EMS can determine when to administer nitroglycerine by utilizing the Lifepak 15 – placing EKG electrodes on the wrists and ankles in anticipation of running a full 12-lead EKG
Medic CE - Nationally Accredited EMS Courses
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Dont sit in a classroom anymore - Recertify 100% online with Medic-CE.com F3 and F5 VILT EMS refreshers - www.medic-ce.com
Medic CE How To Use Live Course Calendar for VILT EMS Refresher
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Medic-CE Virtual Instructor Led CAPCE F5 EMS Refreshers - www.medic-ce.com RE-CERTIFY ONLINE!
When disaster strikes, will your community be prepared?
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If a disaster hits your community, will you be prepared? Are your leaders asking the right questions and taking the right steps to make sure your community could recover quickly and completely? Learn more about the flexible and adaptable resources from NIST's Community Resilience program that will help put your community on the path toward greater resilience.
Fire chief on importance of leadership to sudden cardiac arrest survival
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Hilton Head Island Fire Chief Brad Tadlock talks about leadership in improving outcomes from out of hospital cardiac arrest.
Serve strong: Support your crew
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Being a first responder is tough both mentally and physically. Know the signs so you can help your crew get the help that they need.
Reality Training: Mechanisms of injury
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Chief Rob Wylie discusses how mechanisms of injury can affect patient care.
EMS, fire, police practice rescue task force
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Spokane responders practice rescue task force training.
Reality Training: Emergency response and law enforcement
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Chief Wylie gives advice about emergency response safety when dealing with law enforcement officers that have been involved in a motor vehicle crash.
Rush Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit by Excellance
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Rush University Medical Center discusses their new Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit manufactured by Excellance, Inc.
Air Medical Transport moves crew scheduling and management to online software.
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Life Link III explains the benefits they’ve experienced by choosing online software for their personnel scheduling and workforce management needs. Saving up to 10 hours a week in time - allows administrators to focus on more vital aspects of their job.
Agency Saves 80 Hours a Month with Online Staff Scheduling & Workforce Management Software
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Scheduling and managing public safety employees is easier, faster and better with online software. With Aladtec You Can: *Go paperless by moving your forms into the system *Track certifications *Communicate instantly *Customize the system for your specific needs *Run reports *Integrate with Payroll *Accessible 24/7 from any computer, smartphone or tablet via the Internet *And More! Over 100,000 people use Aladtec - YOU can too! For more information or a free demo, please visit http://www.aladtec.com/ or call our toll-free number at (888) 749-5550.
High performance CPR demonstration
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Fire department personnel practice CPR.
Reality Training: Handguns in the fire service
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Chief Wylie discusses a host of issues surrounding firefighters being armed. If you're going to carry a weapon on duty, one of your primary jobs has to be care and custody of that weapon.
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