In the wake of the Orlando tragedy there is a renewed call for “Active Shooter” training for public safety. If you aren’t already familiar with the training, the term speaks
Active Shooter Banner. Photo by elenabsl
Month: June 2016
Medic carrying injured soldier. Photo by patrimonio
5 of the Most Badass Medics You’ve Never Heard of.
1. Pfc. Desmond T. Doss. Pfc. Doss already carried and lowered 75 casualties down a cliff, ran through 200 yards of bullet fire to save just 1 man, and braved
EMS Personnel Doing a Patient Examination. Photo By michaeljung
The Importance of Being Proficient at Medical and Trauma Assessment
As long as I have taught EMT classes I have tried my best to instill in students the absolute importance of being highly proficient, to the point of expert level,
Man in Hospital Eating Food - Thumbs Down. Photo By Ocus Focus
Whistle While You Work
In a very demanding job like nursing, nurse tech, etc. it is rather easy to focus a little too much on your own issues instead of the little ways you
Taking a Test. By style-photographs
The RIGHT Way to Prepare for the NREMT Exam
So you have just recently completed and passed your Emergency Medical Technician course and you are now preparing to take the National Registry written exam. And of course, you want
Moving Injured Hostage. By bibiphoto
4 Reasons EMS Should Be Packing Heat.
What’s your opinion on this? Weirdos are part of the job: Someone selling you your own supplies, running around naked with a tin foil hat, or stroking your cheek lovingly
Possible Terrorist Attack – Mass Shooting in Orlando Kills Over 50 People
LA Times reported a mass shooting in Orlando involving a man who police say may have radical Islamist leanings. The attack occurred early this morning in a LGBT club called
EMS Team. By Candy Box Images
All the EMT Wants to Do is Be a Part of a Team
See that guy grabbing the gurney? That’s me…. Well, no, not really, but that’s how I feel sometimes! An EMT is often confronted with the false reality that the job
Ambulance Drone at the Scene of Emergency. By Alec Momont - Drones for Good
The Ambulance Drone — EMS is Getting Faster!
This world has seen flying monkeys, a disproportioned flying elephant, and even the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. So, why not a flying ambulance? And, no I don’t mean
Ambulance Crew Waiting with Stretcher. By CandyBox Images
But I’m Just an EMT
Often times during my interactions with current and former students the inevitable phrase comes up while we are discussing protocols, interventions and the job itself. I’ll have an EMT say
