EMS instructor Jon Willoughby: Get to know our instructors!
Get to know Jon Willoughby, an EMS instructor with Distance CME. He talks about his experience in the field of EMS, his approach to teaching, and more.
August 2020
September 2020
EMS frontline providers: How COVID-19 has changed their daily lives
COVID-19 has altered our world. We explore how EMS frontline providers' daily activities have changed, from cleaning their rigs to cooking with their spouse.
Contact tracing and EMS: Using technology to fight COVID-19
We examine AI-based technology that's allowing for better contact tracing, and how EMS professionals can use this technology to help their communities.
COVID-19 Pandemic Results in Fewer Emergency Calls
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many ambulance and EMS providers across the U.S. experienced fewer emergency calls. Did you?
EMS Risk Management: Protocols Change to Reduce COVID-19 Infection
To effectively treat COVID-19 suspected or positive patients, scores of treatment changes have been implemented across the U.S. to protect EMS professionals.
October 2020
5 Reasons First Responders Are Quitting EMS
Many EMS professionals report they enjoy helping others and the challenges of the job. Yet, despite a calling to the career, some are quitting EMS in pursuit of new horizons.
Wildland Fire Season and COVID-19: A Look Behind the Scenes
When battling a wildland fire, long days bleed into long nights for days on end for the crew. Learn how COVID-19 makes this year even more challenging.
November 2020
What to Expect During Winter Firefighting Conditions
When you combine fire and ice, firefighters face unique health and safety challenges. Read how winter firefighting can affect body temperature and more.
Deer Accidents: What EMS and Ambulance Providers Should Keep in Mind
When animal fluids enter the vehicle and the occupant becomes trapped, such as in deer accidents, paramedics must have adequate supply of PPE.
January 2021
California EMS: Find Out What the Golden State Offers
Ever wondered what it would be like to practice as an EMT or paramedic in another state? Let’s explore what it's like to work in California EMS.