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EMS Tips – Fitch’s Constant Leadership Learning – Rescue Me Quiz

1. Jay Fitch, EMS leader, mentor and educator shares leadership insights In a 40 year career Jay Fitch has been a volunteer firefighter-EMT, paramedic, manager, mentor and owner. One of the things Jay does best is study, discuss and describe leadership. Read and aspire to continue your growth as a leader. 2. Rescue Me quiz […]

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EMS Tips – Executive Time – 9-1-1 TV Show

1. Executive Time is for Learning  Axios reported that a large portion of President Trump’s schedule is devoted to “Executive Time” and alleges this mostly means Trump is watching television, tweeting and phoning pals. The White House counters that Trump is important meetings and calling legislators. Regardless of how Trump uses his executive time there […]

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Sleep – We all Probably Need to Get More of It

March 7 to 13 is National Sleep Awareness Week. Are you getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours per night? Most nights I am able to get almost 8 hours of sleep. I have recently ratcheted up my weekly running miles so getting enough sleep is more important than ever. Some of my recent efforts to increase […]

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Reality and EMS Professionalism

The second episode of “Trauma” – the new prehospital drama – from NBC was on last night. I missed it. I was watching the Packers-Viking game (a much greater disappointment for this Packers fan). I had low expectations for “Trauma,” as I do for most television shows. I don’t think I ever expected fictional dramatic […]

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Trauma: Premiere Party Recap

I admit it. I watched Trauma last night, but I mostly tweeted, chatted, and commented with Chris Montera and Jamie Davis on a special episode of the MedicCast Live. I was so busy keeping up with the chat room traffic that I need to watch the episode again so I am prepared for next week. […]

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Trauma Drama – Premiere Tonight on NBC

The new NBC drama Trauma premieres tonight on NBC. I am planning to watch. Are you? You can discuss the show live with Jamie Davis, Chris Montera, and me. Visit MedicCastLive to join the fun. Like many EMS professionals I watched the TV show Emergency (Amazon link) as a child. I am not sure it […]