Volunteer EMS
Protecting first responders from psychological stress begins in the classroom
Issues plaguing EMS, from low wages to mental health and safety concerns, the plight of rural emergency medicine and the FDNY’s first female Chief of EMS brought EMS into the national spotlight
Can police, fire and EMS overcome the challenges we faced in the 2010s to prosper in the 2020s?
Crumbling volunteer EMS infrastructure requires radical thinking and strategies to provide quality emergency care
As the number of volunteers dwindles, so does the medical safety net that EMS provides
The average interval between a call to 911 and arrival on the scene is seven minutes in the U.S., but patients in rural areas wait as long as 30 minutes
The woman had been assaulted and was threatening to hurt herself, according to Michael Bigg, chief of the ambulance corp
Basic teams consisted of CPR or first aid trained cadets and were evaluated in stations consisting of vital sign, CPR and bleeding control
Allina Health EMS leaders discuss the importance of a strong relationship between operational leaders and the medical director
Brent Johnson started his career in public service as a volunteer firefighter-paramedic
There are great stories waiting for you on every shift; all you need do is start the relationship
Gene Gandy swapped law practice for prehospital care 28 years ago
Efraim Gadassi z “l, a father of three, was an EMT in the Ambucycle Unit and an active volunteer
The two volunteer paramedics were arrested on theft and concealment charges
The rebrand includes the Star of Life and orange Star of David
The program, which could address the shortage of volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel, would likely cost $2 million
Here are creative ways to prepare EMS volunteers to provide outstanding care when calls are few and far between
The bus was driving down a highway when the back door swung open
Five students were transported by air ambulance to hospitals and several more were taken by ambulance
When the companies merged, consolidating resources and retaining volunteers were the first things to take place
Kevin Swain and John Ulmschneider were responding to a medical call when a homeowner opened fire
Research into non-profit and public sector organizations can help leaders of volunteer and combined EMS departments understand their members’ motivations
Officials said they have been unable to provide adequate, trained and experienced staffing for EMS transport
The bill would allow a firefighter or paramedic who has a concealed weapon permit to get certified as a “school first responder”
Clinton Alvin Beasley, 80, and Loretta Ann Sykes, 53, were directing traffic at a crash scene when they were struck
EMS doesn’t have an actual paramedic shortage; instead, EMS has a shortage of paramedics willing to work for low wages in terrible working conditions
Providing care on the snow covered prairie reconnected me with my paramedic roots and reminds me there are many ways for paramedics to be caregivers
SWOT analysis gives volunteers the opportunity to participate in the development of an action plan for training, increased competence and success
Kevin A. Przybyl, who had cystic fibrosis, was always interested in pursuing a career in public safety
National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer candidate is researching persistent issue of recruiting rural fire and EMS personnel
Avraham Levi said he loves serving as a volunteer EMT and that it is his “other calling”
Two volunteer agencies show it’s possible to improve service without breaking the budget; here’s an approach for any service to better their community’s needs
Five N.Y. agencies collaborate to ensure community EMS coverage during weekdays by sharing personnel and resources
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