Mike Rubin

EMS 360

Mike Rubin is a paramedic in Nashville, Tennessee. A former faculty member at Stony Brook University, Mike has logged 28 years in EMS after 18 in the corporate world as an engineer, manager and consultant. He created the EMS version of Trivial Pursuit and produced Down Time, a collection of rescue-oriented rock and pop tunes. Contact him at mgr22@prodigy.net.

LATEST ARTICLES

Del. medic looks back on 46 years in EMS

Though he misses day-to-day involvement, he gets great satisfaction seeing people he taught go on to do good things

June 29, 2015 08:06 PM

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Substance Abuse

Naloxone: Public access or excess?

There is ongoing concern about someone with little or no medical training administering naloxone to treat overdoses; is the risk worth the reward?

June 02, 2015 06:36 PM

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Vermont AEMT, RN celebrates 40 years in EMS

Candy Hall of Stowe Rescue has made a lifetime commitment to her community and will keep serving as long as she is able

June 01, 2015 03:40 PM

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Cuneo with fellow flight medic and fiancee Kira Simon.JPG

How teaching keeps a long-time Calif. flight medic energized

Jim Cuneo reflects on his 32-year EMS career and his advice for students is simple: “Mostly, you have to like talking to people”

May 04, 2015 02:45 PM

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Understanding 9-1-1’s high-tech makeover

Next Generation 9-1-1 combines mission-critical public-safety information and leading-edge technology to improve EMS, fire, and police response to emergencies

April 01, 2015 01:37 PM

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Severe weather resource management lessons from Boston EMS

Agency met the challenge of record-breaking snow and transportation frustrations with preparation, honesty with patients, and empathy for its personnel

March 30, 2015 09:31 PM

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NJ EMT nears five decades in EMS

He still loves the work even though it seems stairs are getting steeper and patients are heavier

March 27, 2015 02:25 PM

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Ore. medic credits family for EMS longevity

EMS chief reflects on changes during 37-year-career and the support he receives from his wife and children

February 19, 2015 02:43 PM

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Medic reflects on a legacy of caring, returns to her first love

Ark. medic retires after 35 years of service; and picks up an instrument from her past

January 20, 2015 01:35 AM

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Taxes made easy for EMTs

You can deduct the cost of cleaning your uniform, but not the price of the spaghetti you spilled on it

March 06, 2014 06:32 AM

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