With the recent, most tragic loss of life occurring in Chattanooga, Tennessee to so many school children, the time has come for our country creates a mandate to require seat
Chattanooga School Bus Wreckage. Photo by Chattanooga Fire Department
Category: Editorials
Dispatcher Dispatching. Photo by Dragon Images
The Continuing Need for the Validation of Priority Dispatching
Although it is a standard that a majority of communities take for granted, the concept of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) is still in question in many places throughout the United
Body Armor in EMS. Photo by Dmitry Tereshchenko
EMS, Body Armor, and Guns
Lately there has been a great deal written and discussed online, in magazines and with our fellow EMS workers regarding the implementation of body armor and the use of, or
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
Active Shooter Banner. Photo by elenabsl
What Kind of Active Shooter Training Does Your Department Have?
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
Super Hero Kid. By EpicStockMedia
5 Things I Learned My First Year as a Paramedic
1. I knew everything I needed to know about being a Paramedic in class. Some people call it Paragod Syndrome, and yes folks, I unfortunately had this problem too. I
Isolated Hand Giving An Id Card. By jpgon
Your Certification is Your Responsibility!! Sort of…
I wanted to take a little time to discuss a the importance of making sure that providers are being responsible for their own certifications. Many departments have internal tracking mechanisms
Pensive Paramedic Man. By Blaj Gabriel
The Real Reason for Burnout
I once worked with a guy who said that he was driving to work when he witnessed a rollover accident. The lady was ejected from the vehicle and flew nearly
