Many paramedics find success and opportunity by carving out a niche: 12-Leads Research Initial Response Neurology I think their is niche for a paramedic that wants to become an expert in drones. Lead our profession in discussion and learning about drones: As a tool for education and training As a threat to operations success and […]
Peter Canning has been writing a series of posts, Street Lessons. All of them are excellent, but #5 The Hand Drop Test is my favorite. The hand drop test is one of those terrible pseudo assessments that burnt-out medics pass onto students and new employees. Other than mocking or discrediting the patient it serves little […]
I might be the last person to discover the “Harlem Shake” video, but these both causes me to snort blueberry yogurt out of my nose. Warning the visual imagery in these videos might not be suitable for all viewers. February 20, 2013 Update: @FireCritic found 8 EMS Harlem Shake videos … he is either has too […]
Nominations are due by March 10 for the Fire and EMS Blog of the Year Contest. Voting begins on March 14th. The Blog of the Year Contest, hosted by FireRescue1.com, EMS1.com, and The Fire Critic and sponsored by the American Military Institute, will award a passel of awesome prizes to the winner. Nominate your favorite Fire and EMS […]
I have been reading some great content about social media and emergency responder organizations. Social Media Discipline During Firefighter Injury or Line of Duty Death Many of us share the highs and lows of life through Facebook. Last week after making phone calls and private emails to my closest friends and family I shared on […]
Last summer (July 2010) I had a chance to sit down with John Mitchell and Rhett Fleitz of the Firefighters Net Cast at Firehouse Expo in Baltimore. We talked about the show, EMS and Fire education, podcasting, and social media. We also discussed some trends for online education for delivering didactic training for new products. […]
Voting is now open for the Black Diamond Boots Fire & EMS Blog of the Year 2010-2011 Contest. Visit the voting page at FireCritic.com to vote for your favorite Fire and EMS Blogs. I am honored that EverydayEMSTips.com was nominated and selected as a finalist. The EMS finalists are an esteemed group that I am […]
EMT Review App EMTReview.com, a sponsor of EverydayEMSTips.com, announced today that their test prep and skill sharpening product is now available for the Android. Read the full announcement about this fantastic Smartphone App for EMTs and Paramedics. Fire/EMS Blog of the Year FireCritic.com announced the Fire/EMS Blog of the 2010/2011 contest sponsored by Black Diamond. […]
More than you care about your safety. The long standing failure of Congress to vote on healthcare for emergency responders that become sick after working at the site of the World Trade Center collapse was finally rectified when the Senate passed a the important measure to provide healthcare and additional compensation funding. The debate is […]
Everyday EMS Tips was nominated by my friend Chris Kaiser from Life Under the Lights for the Fire Critic’s 2009 Fire/EMS Blog of 2009 Contest. I am thankful for Chris’ nomination and grateful to be selected as a finalist by the judges. The competition is keen and I am humbled to be looking up the […]