Child care for EMS professionals: Finding reliable options
Balancing your personal life with your EMS career can be a challenge. We look into some options for child care for EMS professionals.
March 2020
May 2020
EMS Week: Reminding first responders how much you matter
We reflect on the impact COVID-19 will have on EMS Week and share some ideas on how EMS can still celebrate this week set aside in their honor.
June 2020
EMS gear reviews: The Leatherman Raptors
In this edition of Minute Reviews with Scott, we take a quick look at a popular piece of EMS gear, the Leatherman Raptors.
July 2020
The best stethoscope for EMT professionals: Finding the one for you
An experienced EMS provider and instructor reviews the pros and cons of stethoscope grades to help determine the best stethoscope for EMT professionals.
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.
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.
January 2020
Flu deaths happen, so why don’t we get vaccinated?
Flu deaths claim tens of thousands of lives a year, yet not everyone gets vaccinated. The debate on whether or not to vaccinate has proven contentious among both laymen and medical professionals. To help shed some light on this issue, we explore the pros of vaccination and reasons why people opt out.
Winter driving tips for safe ambulance rides
Driving on icy roads with whiteout conditions can make your EMS job that much more nerve racking in an ambulance. In this post we share winter driving safety tips that can help keep your precious cargo safe.
December 2019
Medical errors are more likely when sleep deprivation occurs
EMS professionals who don’t get adequate sleep on a continual basis run the risk of medical errors and poor overall health. Sleep deprivation contributes to errors, lack of concentration, poor cognition and reflexes, lower alertness and mood swings.
November 2019
How to address sexual harassment working in EMS
When inappropriate behavior starts, it’s critical to address it right away. The worst thing to do is ignore it because it could get worse. Setting respectful boundaries is important.