I saw this photo earlier this morning at JSOnline.com and it has been on my mind much of the day. I didn’t read the story and I didn’t read it now. Honestly, I can’t get past the photo. I have just read many of the reader comments and relieved that I am not the only […]
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Random Thoughts from a Reader
In the weekly email to readers I have been asking for news and updates. Reader “Steve” provided this reply. With his permission I am posting it for all Everyday EMS Tips readers. Thanks “Steve.” Went to my first JEMS conference… 7 out of the 10 classes I took taught me nothing new. 3 classes were life […]
I will be the Wisconsin EMS Association meeting this weekend in the great city of Milwaukee. If you are there look for me at the CentreLearn booth (#110), in the general sessions, or at the Milwaukee Admirals game Friday night. The world famous University of Wisconsin Varsity Band is playing at the Admirals game so […]
In this EMS1.com column, Active Shooter Response: Are you physically ready?, I lay out what I believe may be some of the physical challenges related to EMS response. I definitely want you to defer to your local protocols and follow orders as issued by the incident command. But I also believe that the EMS response, much […]
The Fire Geezer was kind enough to publish my review of How Winning Works: 8 Essential Leadership Lessons for the Toughest Teams on Earth. The author, Robyn Benincasa, is a firefighter/EMT and a very accomplished adventure racer. [amazon-product]0373892551[/amazon-product]
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They Didn’t Need to Die
Two news stories from the past week make me sick to my stomach each time I read or think about them. Spouse of a patient was killed on Monday when ambulance stops abruptly. News article 1. News article 2. The NIOSH fire investigation into the death of a Wisconsin firefighter was released on Thursday. News […]
5 Alarm Applications™ recently announced their public release of the 5 Alarm iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® application . The 5 Alarm Exposure Recorder allows first-responders and healthcare professionals to document biological, chemical, environmental, and diesel exposures directly from the application. “My coworkers and I began to neglect our exposure reports because of the tedious […]
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Videos: Newport News #EMSWeek
Set of video spots featuring EMS professionals from the Newport News Fire Department: Milton Roman Paramedic/Firefighter Marlon Pendergraft Firefighter/Paramedic Describes how he enjoys teaching prevention to children. We can make a difference in preparing kids for an emergency. Kate Harper Firefighter/Paramedic Charlie Brenneman Firefighter/Paramedic/HazMat Specialist “We’re going to be there when citizens are having their […]
EMS professionals are challenged to balance work, family, and other obligations while also staying or striving for mental and physical fitness. The Everyday EMS Athlete is a regular column to recognize and learn from other EMS professionals that are setting and meeting fitness goals. This edition was contributed by Firefighter/Medical First Responder and Polar Ambassador […]
EMS professionals are challenged to balance work, family, and other obligations while also staying or striving for mental and physical fitness. The Everyday EMS Athlete is a regular column to recognize and learn from other EMS professionals that are setting and meeting fitness goals. This edition was contributed by Paramedic/Firefighter and Team Firefighter member Conan […]