A while back… when I was in Medic school, our primary teacher Margo, used to have a saying about those of us in the EMS business. Margo would tell us that
Inspired. Photo by Kuzma
EMTs. Photo by leaf
Careers for EMTs
When I first started teaching EMT courses a number of years ago, I had a picture in my mind of what an EMT does, where an EMT works and how
LifeVac. Photo by LifeVac
LifeVac Saves Its First Life
In a previous article, I reviewed the LifeVac anti-choking device. What I didn’t know is the device actually had their very first documented save in Dyfed, Wales not too long
EMS Bully. Photo by Krisdog
The EMS Bully
In EMS, like any industry, we tend to have the usual percentage of team members that either just don’t get it or just have a very low value for human
Working out at the station. Photo by monkeybusinessimages
EMS Health and Fitness — Part 1
It’s no surprise seeing new EMTs, medics, and, yes, even firefighters go from fit to flab pretty darn quick. To be fit you need a balance of rest, exercise, and
EMERGENCY Screenshot and Box. Photo by arhn.eu
For Those That Want to Play Incident Commander
After many years of attending lectures, workshops, classes and tabletops on incident command, I encountered the EMERGENCY – Fighter’s for Life PC game. At the time, these games were largely considered
Stress at work. Photo by A. Gentry
Some Thoughts On Stress Relief
Stress relief and how we deal with stress is very personal to each and every one of us on earth and that is especially true in the world of EMS
Holding the Earth. Photo by brozova
This is the World You Live in Now
Earlier this week, our family went to the Del Mar Fair, just North of San Diego. This fair is one of the most exciting in the country – and probably one
Healthcare provider and concerned patient. Photo by frenta
Push or Pull? What’s Your Motivation?
The medical field is seen as a noble profession, worthy of praise and admiration. But, that can definitely attract people that may not have a calling for it! Passion and
Life saving apps. Photo by ra2studio
Life Saving Apps
As my beautiful lady and I were walking out of a resort, we noticed crowd of people waiting for a banquet to start. We thought nothing of it and continued
