Categories
EMS Tips

Heat Emergencies EMT Continuing Education Lesson

Hot and humid weather is starting its annual spread across the United States. Are you ready to recognize, assess, and treat patients experiencing a heat emergency? To get prepared visit RapidCE.com and complete Recognition and Treatment of Heat Emergencies.  Earn 1.0 hours of CECBEMS approved continuing education for completing the lesson. This is what EMTs […]

Categories
EMS Tips News and Events Operations

Free Pandemic Influenza Training

Last week RapidCE.com, EMSResponder.com, and EPS411.com offered their two part training program on Pandemic Influenza for no cost to EMTs, Paramedics, and first responders. Read about the pandemic influenza training program contents. This is what users are saying about the training program and directions for free registration:

Categories
EMS Tips Firefighting

Cyanide Poisoning Signs and Training

Cyanide exists in many products and the incomplete combustion of certain items such as wood, paper, plastic, and synthetics makes it a very real, potential hazard to those who fight fires. All emergency responders should recognize safety hazards and minimize the risks associated with cyanide poisoning. Signs and symptoms of cyanide poisoning include: