Never Forget

For as long as I can remember, every training, classroom, online class, etc. starts with safety, safety, safety. The old, “BSI, scene safe” moniker will always ring true to our profession. On this Memorial Day, it seemed fitting to pay respect to a story that recently hit our Kansas City region. The shield for KCFD [...]

How Many Continuing Education (CE) Hours Are Required for Recertification?

How Many Continuing Education (CE) Hours Are Required for Recertification? If you’re an EMS professional working in the field, continuing education isn’t just a formality—it’s a requirement. But the exact number of CE hours you need for recertification depends on your certification level and the path you follow with the National Registry of Emergency Medical [...]

Responding to Terrorist Incidents: An EMS Perspective part 3

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Gear Considerations Terror-related responses often present hazards that go beyond the everyday EMS call, so the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential. In any EMS response you’ll have your standard PPE (gloves, eye protection, etc.), but for terrorism incidents you should consider additional protective gear based on the nature of [...]