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Holiday Work Planning Tips for EMS Professionals

Steve Kanarian, EMS educator and retired paramedic, shares his tips for planning for the holidays. Steve writes: A career in EMS is stressful enough while balancing personal, family and work needs. The holidays are a time when EMS providers can be put under enormous stress due to family functions, treating critical patients, high call volume […]

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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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Some Out of the Ordinary EMS Equipment

Carrying a specific set of items has become part of my paramedic routine. Steve Whitehead had a great post sampling readers about what they carry in their pockets while on-duty. Everyday EMS Tips contributor, Chris Matthews, will be the first to admit he adds a lot of things to the on-board equipment that many of […]

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Myth Busted: Hands Free Devices are Safer

Researchers have busted the myth that hands-free devices are safer than holding a cell phone while driving. Read this article about a study that showed hands-free devices are not safer than hand-held phones. A distracted driver is a dangerous driver. Follow these Everyday EMS Tips for eliminating driver distraction:

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Reasons EMS Abroad is More Important

Trek Medics International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in under served countries. I asked the founder, Jason Friesen, BA, NREMT-P, to share with Everyday EMS Tips the importance of EMS system development in developing countries and reasons EMS professionals should participate in the efforts of organizations like Trek Medics […]

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3 Tips to Stay Mentally Alert During Long Shifts

You work 12 hours (or even 24 hours) during a very busy ambulance shift and are ready to be home, go for a run, eat dinner and get to bed. However, on your way out the door your supervisor stops you. She tells you that someone has called in sick and wonders if you could […]

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10 Tips for Effective Communication with Dispatch Center

Effective communication with your dispatcher is vital to positive patient outcome. Get to know each of the dispatchers within your agency, treat them as professionals, and learn how dispatchers communicate on the radio. Everyday EMS Tips contributor Martha Bonnie has worked in three different dispatch centers dispatching fire, EMS, and law enforcement. Read her Every […]

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5 More Top Tips for EMT-Basic Students

This is a guest post by Carissa O’Brien. If you want to guest post on this blog, check out the guidelines here. Considering EMT school? Here are five MORE Everyday EMS Tips from recent EMT Basic course graduate Carissa Caramanis O’Brien for you to consider as you enroll and prepare for EMT training. 6. Be […]

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How to Pick the Perfect EMT Class Lab Partner

Who you work with during your EMT class will play a role in the information you gain throughout your courses. Choose a lab partner that will help you to succeed and with whom you can effectively work with throughout the class. Look for the following qualities when choosing a lab partner to jointly succeed together:

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Make a Winning First Impression

You Can Only Make One First Impression. It is vital to have a successful relationship with your EMS instructors. In your emergency medical career, you need to be able to work with many different personalities and types of people. This relationship building begins with your EMS instructor. Make a winning first impression with 4 Everyday […]