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Why Wait for #EMSWeek to Do These 20 Things

EMS Week is a week away, but you don’t need to wait until the official EMS Week to do any of these things: Increase your knowledge: sign-up for the free EMS Web Summit. Appreciate EMS in a different setting by reading a book by a paramedic/author. Join the conversation about EMS by leaving a comment […]

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EMS Web Summit Preview

I had a chance to talk to Jim Hoffman, host of the upcoming EMS Web Summit, about the summit and the presentation I am delivering during the summit. There is still time to register for a great line-up of speakers and presentation topics. Thanks Jim for the chance to chat.

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Video: More MCI Drills for High School Students

Earlier this week I asked if scared straight drills worked for preventing prom night tragedy among high school students. Looking for videos to embed in your blog or department Facebook page? Consider the many videos available on YouTube that are very timely for Prom and Graduation season. Several readers alerted me to other videos to […]

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Video: Flight Paramedics Discuss Risks of Distracted Driving

Two flight paramedics discuss the dangers of distracted driving on a morning news program. This is a great example of how EMS can get involved in injury prevention. How can your service get featured on the local news? I would try some of these things: 1. Pick a topic that is timely and of wide […]

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Video: Pre-Prom Mass Casualty Drill

Do scared straight style MCI demos actually prevent injury and high risk teen behaviors? Does your agency stage a trauma demo at the local high school? What makes it effective (or not)? Did a trauma demo influence or change your behavior (or perhaps spark your interest in EMS)? Look at about the 50 second mark […]

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Health and Wellness

Everyday EMS Athlete Profile: Peter Canning

EMS professionals are challenged to balance work, family, and other obligations while also staying or striving for mental and physical fitness. The Everyday EMS Athlete is a regular column to recognize and learn from other EMS professionals that are setting and meeting fitness goals. This edition was contributed by Paramedic, Educator and Author Peter Canning. […]

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Video: Rothschild Fire #EMSWeek 2012

Rothschild Fire posted this video that they plan to show during their 2012 EMS Week Open House. The recipe to make your own department video is pretty easy. 1. Provide value to your community 2. Take pictures of community events, programs, and training drills 3. Take even more pictures, especially photos of kids learning, members […]

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Long Bike Ride Without Leaving my Neighborhood

This afternoon I did some GPS painting in my neighborhood. 18 miles of riding without ever being more than a mile from my house. Motion player of the ride.

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Video: Remember Two Things About Lifting and Moving

In the latest installment of the Remember Two Things video series the host, Steve Whitehead, talks about the importance of asking for help. Have you found a good way to ask for lifting help?  What worked well for me was self-deprecating humor. In a casual and light hearted way I would say something like, “Look […]