When disaster strikes, EMS is there—before, during and after BY RICHARD HUFF STRONGER TOGETHER The role of EMS in responding to disasters is much more than just answering
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The First First Responders
THE ROLE OF EMS IN PREPARING OUR CITIZENS FOR MAJOR INCIDENTS BY RICHARD HUFF In the days and weeks after Hurricane Maria slammed Puerto Rico, one of the
Playing it Safe
Why every EMS agency needs a safety program EMS is an inherently risky job. On any given shift, EMS practitioners may be called to respond to emotionally charged,
Faces of EMS
If it were easy, everyone would do it. But it’s not. It’s hard. To do this kind of work takes more than most are willing to give. It takes
Caring for the Caregiver
By Russell Myers, D.Min, BCC Critical incident and cumulative stress are an everyday reality for paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers. Concerns about the mental health and potential suicide risk
Ride Alongs: Giving Them a Front Row Seat to EMS in Action
You know the old saying, seeing is believing?The same concept applies to “ride alongs,” one of the most effective strategies for educating members of the public, media and
On the Clock, Around the Clock: How First Responders Are Going Beyond the Call of Duty in Their Communities
By Susanna J. Smith RESPONDING TO LIFE-THREATENING emergencies and taking care of people in the community is just part of the job for EMS professionals. But for many
Different Uniform, Same Dedicated Service
By Susanna J. Smith Few people are more qualified or better prepared for careers in public safety than military veterans. Trained to operate in the most stressful circumstances,
Stop The Bleed
Don’t be a Bystander! The “Stop the Bleed” campaign is a local initiative to provide lifesaving bleeding control kits for easy public assess and training — both before
A Federal Perspective: 50 Years of Helping EMS Systems Improve
On the 50th anniversary of the birth of modern EMS, we look back on the impact that the federal government and the adoption of a national systems approach