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 EMT Joe Phelps. Q: What is [...] read more..
On tonight’s EMS Educast Mark Forgues joins co-host Greg, Rob, and Bill to discuss the Mark’s work in EMS Education in Massachusetts. Also discussed tonight’s was Mark’s role played developing and delivering ethics education for the MA EMS providers that falsified individual training records. Mark Forgues, MEd, EMT-P, has more than 30 years of EMS experience [...] read more..
The Bellin 10K is one of the largest 10K races in the United States. Today I was proud to toe the starting line with more than 18,000 runners and walkers for a jaunt through the tree lined streets of Green Bay and Allouez. Race recap short version: Hot. Windy. Humid. Sunny. No PR. Disappointment. Still [...] read more..
SAN ANTONIO, TX - A pedestrian died Sunday after he was struck by an ambulance in Frio County. Michael Davalos, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which took place on Interstate 35 in Frio County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. A communications operator said a 2010 Ford ambulance driven by [...] read more..
I was asked, “Would you describe that pulse as thready?” I have never had a good grasp of what is meant by “thready” or “bounding” as those terms seem very subjective. I think most EMS professionals could come to agreement on what fast, slow, regular, or irregular means. But I have yet to come to [...] read more..
MASON CITY, IA —Three members of the Mason City Fire Department were injured when the ambulance they were riding in was struck by a sport utility vehicle Sunday afternoon. According to Capt. Jack Odegaard of the Mason City Fire Department, the ambulance was northbound on South Federal Avenue when a Chevrolet Tahoe broadsided the ambulance [...] read more..
MASON CITY, IA — A Mason City Fire Department ambulance driver has been cited following a collision with a sports utility vehicle on Sunday. Five people suffered minor injuries in the crash. Schuyler Townsend, 26, of Mason City, was ticketed for failure of caution of an emergency vehicle. Townsend, and fellow firefighters Shannon Furst, 35, [...] read more..
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 and Author George Steffensen. Q: [...]Read related posts and tips:
The opportunities presented when you attend an emergency medical services conference like EMS Today often include surprises like the resources you find out about that help you forward your career and skills. The U.S. Fire Academy run by FEMA is a resource for high level educational classes aimed at EMS professionals looking for ways to improve their management skills.Read more on FEMA and Fire Academy Educating EMS Professionals… read more..
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 Bob Sullivan. Q: What is [...]Read related posts and tips:
A music video showing the potential hazards EMS professionals face on a day to day basis. It emphasizes the importance of safety while working under these dangerous conditions. Blauer provided the funding for this project and is a huge supporter of EMS, Fire and PD all around the country. Please visit www.blauer.com for more information on their wonderful products and services. read more..
