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
LifeVac. Photo by LifeVac
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
Dallas Police Memorial. Photo by dallaspaparazzo
Beauty in the Midst of Terror
The recent avalanche of terrible news, including the ambush in Dallas leaving 5 officers dead and many more wounded, has everyone on edge. Hearts are heavy and anxiety high as
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
Paramedics with a patient. Photo by michaeljung
The Emergence of the Professional EMT
For some reason, I’m not quite sure why, but being a EMT has become a starting point to either becoming a Paramedic or to work at the local Fire department or
