A Deep Bond and a Lasting Friendship

These two EMT partners—one a Baby Boomer and the other a Millennial—share the common bond of working hard to serve the community. Two EMTs bridge the generational divide

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Telling Our Story

Mark E. Escott, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAEMS, NRP, is the EMS system medical director for the City of Austin and Travis County, Texas, and a clinical assistant professor

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Reunited

Russell Garvey shares a moment with the members of the Alexandria Fire Department and Department of Emergency Communications who came to his aid when he went into cardiac

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More Than Just a Patch

Whether you completed the National Registry of EMTs’ pencil-and-paper written exam or the computer-based test, you proved you have what it takes to be an EMS professional. The

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A Look Back

These veteran EMS clinicians share why they joined the profession, what they’ve learned and how things have changed RANDALL FEASTER Age 65 Ada County Paramedics Boise, Idaho Years

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The Next Generation

Today’s new EMS clinicians open up about why they entered the profession, what they’ve learned so far and how they’re preparing for tomorrow We interviewed new EMS clinicians

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EMS Safety Courses – A Resource for EMS Agencies and Practitioners

The following courses are available to address the needs of providers and instructors:Provider Course: 8-hour classroom course for EMS practitioners at all levels. Upon successful completion of the

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How Effective Stroke Treatment Can Minimize Your Handicap On and Off the Course

We all know the type. The somewhat crotchety Critical Care consultant who always challenges you when you call. That was Jim*, who—despite his irascible nature—always offered help and

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NEMSSC Guide for Developing an EMS Safety Program

The National EMS Safety Council has developed this “Guide for Developing an EMS Agency Safety Program.” This guide is designed as a roadmap for EMS agencies to develop

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Proud Partners: Caring for Patients and Each Other

After 17 years working in the same ambulance, partners Vena Sword-Ratliff and Reindee Barnett have a bond like sisters. Partners Vena Sword-Ratliff and Reindee Barnett have spent 17

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