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5 Stethoscope Tips

I can’t think of a single piece of equipment more closely connected with the medical profession than the stethoscope. Can you? The stethoscope is more than 200 years old and its basic design has barely changed in the last 150 years. Read my recent Everyday EMS Tips column at EMS1.com for more on the stethoscope. […]

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EMS Tips Health and Wellness Operations

National Child Passenger Safety Week: September 12-18

Participate in National Child Passenger Safety Week by following these Everyday EMS Tips: 1. Make sure your own kids are properly secured in a Child Passenger Safety Seat. As your child grows – in length and weight – make sure you receive a regular car seat check from a certified technician. Also make sure you […]

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Passing Time: World Record Paper Airplane Folding Video

Here is an activity for downtime – you only need a few minutes – or between calls or while waiting for your partner to finish the patient care report. All you need is a piece of paper.

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Firefighting Social Media Tips

Favorite Firefighting Blogs and Websites

My interests in emergency response are broad. These are blogs targeted to firefighters that I check daily for new content: STATter 911 is Fire and EMS news from veteran reporter Dave Statter. FireGeezer is a combination of news, training content, and commentary led by retired fire captain Bill Schumm. With multiple daily posts this is […]

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News and Events

Level Zero: the Movie

Film maker and paramedic Ted Setla has created an amazing movie about the EMS professionals of Alameda County, California. Watch the documentary (the password is “levelzero”) to both remember and pay tribute to EMS professionals and other emergency responders in the fire service, law enforcement, public health, and hospitals. Visit http://levelzeromovie.com/movie/ to view the movie.

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5 Tips to Survive a Terrorism Related MCI

On this anniversary of 9/11 EMS responders reverently watch the flag and remember those that were lost on September 11, 2001. Many EMS providers who have not experienced a large scale MCI may wonder, “How will I stay safe during a terrorist attack or large scale MCI? Steve Kanarian, a retired NYFD EMS Lieutenant and […]

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EMS Tips Firefighting News and Events Social Media Tips

Blog Festival at FireCritic.com

I have been enjoying posts every 30 to 60 minutes today at FireCritic.com. He usually posts multiple times per day, but today he promised posts at least every hour and he is delivering.

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How to Read Digital Edition of EMS Magazine

EMS professionals have at least three ways to read the excellent content in EMS Magazine: 1) Subscribe and receive the print edition in your mailbox around the first day of each month. 2) Visit EMSResponder.com to read the latest content from each issue. 3) Read the full color and interactive digital edition of the magazine. […]

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Back to School Vehicle Safety

School is now in session. Kids are walking, cycling, and riding to school in privately owned vehicles and school buses. All drivers need to refresh back-to-school vehicle safety tips. I wrote nine tips in this Everyday EMS Tips column at EMS1.com. Use the comments area to submit a 10th tip for me to add to […]

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EMS Footwear Features – What to Buy?

I am looking for a new pair of shoes/boots to wear while on-duty as a paramedic. My only employer requirement is color black. My additional needs are simple. 1) comfortable for long hours of use. 2) water resistant for responses in rain or snow. 3) 3/4 top or ankle height. I don’t need a full […]