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An OB Emergency is When It All Came Together

The nurse’s instructions were simple. “You two guys just wait here until Amanda gets back.” Then she handed me the other guy and walked out of the room. There I was holding, Michael, my newborn son. He and I were together and totally alone. And that is when it all came together. First Bath About […]

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Hardly Anyone Knows about EMS Social Networks

Last night I gave an EMS Week talk to about 60 EMS professionals from north central Wisconsin about using social media and social networking to build their personal brand. I talked about things that have worked for me, some of the social networking tools that are available, and how other EMS professionals like Jim Hoffman, […]

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EMS Boot Camp: Steve Whitehead presents Conquering Skill Stations

Paramedic, educator, and blogger Steve Whitehead is presenting an EMSBootCamp.com session on Monday May 10 – Conquering the NREMT Skill Stations – at 2000 eastern time. Steve is an experienced educator that is adapting his proven classroom presentation for EMT and Paramedic students for the live and interactive EMSBootCamp.com format. Register now for the free […]

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The Non-Conformist's Guide to EMS Success: Medical Author Chat with Steve Whitehead

Firefighter/paramedic, blogger, and educator Steve Whitehead discusses his new (and free) ebook – The Non-Conformist’s Guide to EMS Success on this episode of the Medical Author Chat. Steve and I discuss his start in blogging, what the ebook is about, how blogging has impacted his patient care, and Steve’s goals for the book. We also […]

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Tips for Mass Casualty Incident Training

Mass casualty incidents are infrequent for most EMS professionals. We have few opportunities to practice and improve our MCI response skills. Lectures can help us become familiar with concepts, but regular hands on practice through table top exercises, drills, and full-scale simulations is needed to achieve competency. Here are some Everyday EMS Tips for MCI […]

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eBook from theEMTSpot.com – download on January 21

Tomorrow Steve Whitehead is releasing his ebook The Non-Conformists Guide to EMS Success. This book is one of the things I am looking forward to most in 2010. Steve asked me (my honor) to review a draft in late 2009. I am really excited for you to read Steve’s book and put yourself on the […]

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Office Hours: Presenting at EMS Conferences Episode 3

In episode 3 of EMS Office Hours I talk about the ins and outs of becoming a conference speaker. Jim was not able to join in this week but I was grateful for the questions and comments from the chat room. Educator, paramedic, and blogger Steve Whitehead called in with three great questions. EMS Office […]

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Finalist: Fire/EMS Blog of 2009 Contest

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 […]

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Step Off the Path to Mediocrity

Have you ever had a partner that said, “just make something up” or “we can just guess because nobody looks at those anyway” or “those forms don’t matter so stop filling them out.” Being complacent or complacency is making the choice to do things part way or not quite good enough. In the end it […]

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The EMT Spot EMS Blog Reccomendations

The EMT Spot has recommended “7 EMS Blogs You Should Read.” Check it out the EMT Spot post for these reasons: 1) I am honored and flattered that EverydayEMSTips.com makes Steve’s List 2) The other six blogs are fantastic 3) The EMT Spot is one of my favorite, must read EMS blogs Steve, thanks for […]