Volunteer EMS
The author’s alternative to his own 10-worst list
It’s true – volunteer EMS isn’t for everyone
Minnesota EMS pioneer Kalie Klaysmat faced winters without running water
Remove obstacles, follow through and invite people to become part of a caring and dedicated community organization
The EMT was thrown out of the ambulance when the EMS provider who was driving fell asleep at the wheel
Volunteer ambulance companies have struggled as training costs and requirements have risen
Real ideas for any volunteer EMS agency to deliver valuable, measurable and appreciated service to the community
Here are things medics need to know before joining a team or self-deploying to an international disaster
The expectations of EMS volunteers often don’t match the reality of being an EMT or assure long-term survival for the organization
The award-winning EMS innovation serves a seasonal patient population surge by leveraging cops trained as medics
Our rigorous and data-driven process starts with observation and allows members to volunteer within their capabilities and talents
Preparing ahead is extremely important when volunteering in a developing country
Your answer to “What is the greatest EMS need?” depends on the vantage from which you view EMS
Volunteerism - though noble - hides and skews the real cost of providing EMS in low-volume environments
Leaders set a high standard for the members of high-performing volunteer EMS agencies
Stephen Sawyer, who is not old enough to drive an ambulance, resigned after criticism for driving the child to the hospital when no other ambulance crews were available
Volunteer firefighter Steven Whitcomb tried to save 30-year-old Katie Hamilton without recognizing his youngest daughter
Officials say the $44 to $53 increase is a response to a surge in emergency calls and the need for a third ambulance
Michael Burke, who was off-duty, died Thursday morning in a fatal car accident
Bernard Shore pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of official misconduct; he will never be certified as an EMT in New York again
One of his goals is to more than double the number of volunteers serving the community and its almost 60 square miles
Without violating patient confidentiality, what are some of those crazy cases you’ll never forget? Add your stories to the comments
A state audit shows that the responders should receive benefits if they work more than 15 hours per week
Two victims died and 22 others suffered a range of injuries
A cellphone was used to take pictures to record the exam booklet and was sent to other test-takers
Gregory Myers is accused of entering the common living room and telling the 15-year-old girl he was going to kiss her before she went to bed
The Douglass firefighter was waiting for his children to arrive home on the bus, and was one of the first on scene
The vehicle’s markings as a volunteer ambulance reportedly raised a question as to whether it was in fact defined as an emergency vehicle
A rescue operation was made by three volunteer fire departments and EMTs helped remove each person one-by-one
Remember the FALTER acronym to make sure you call for a helicopter transport when time really counts
The company is experiencing a shortage of emergency medical technicians, as well as increased regulatory and training requirements for volunteers