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Health and Wellness

2013 Running and Cycling Year in Review

I logged 246 activities in my Garmin Connect account during 2013. 1828.41 miles 208:45:56 (h:m:s) 151,819 Calories Of the 246 activities, 155 were runs. 1,007.92 miles 145:19:56 h:m:s I ran in Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Wisconsin Ran new PR’s in 5k, 10k, and half marathon Completed two marathons – […]

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EMS Tips

2013 Accomplishments

This and so much more.

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EMS Tips

Alternate Posting Location: Ask a Simple Question at EMS1.com

How do you fill the “in-between moments” in EMS? Try a simple question to your patient as you pass the time.

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News and Events

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Thanks for your service to your community. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 

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Operations

Posts Outside the Service Area: Paramedics in the Warm Zone

At EMS1.com I share thoughts about new guidelines that among other things recommend paramedics, escorted by law enforcement, triage and treat patients in the warm zone. This is not without controversy, but is an acknowledgement of reality. Please share your comments and feedback.

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EMS Education Tips

Alternate Posting Location: Recent Episodes of the EMSEduCast

The EMSEduCast is the podcast by and for EMS educators that I co-host with Rob Theriault and Bill Toon. Recent episodes that may be of interest. Moulage tips from an award winning moulage educator. Episode 192 Successfully bringing new educators into an EMS education program. Episode 188 and Episode 191. Update January 28, 2014: read this article […]

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News and Events

Announcement: Two Webinars for the Fire and EMS Training Officer or Educator

I am moderating two webinars on Thursday (12/12/13). Train Better with LearnEMS LearnEMS is the new online training system powered by CentreLearn. It is an easy to use training system for any EMS or fire organization to begin training online quickly using a built-in catalog of courses or an intuitive course builder. It is also […]

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Social Media Tips

Videos: Learn CPR from the University of Washington

During the holiday season you will likely have lots of opportunities to be with friends and families that don’t have CPR training. Encourage them to get training, download an app, and or watch videos. The University of Washington has a set of LearnCPR videos you can view and download. Infant CPR Infant CPR Video Infant […]