Online EMT Recertification That Fits Shift Schedules

Online EMT Recertification That Fits Shift Schedules Recertify Without Disrupting Your Work Routine For most EMTs, balancing work schedules, long shifts, and personal responsibilities makes attending classroom-based training almost impossible. That is why DistanceCME designed online EMT recertification that fits shift schedules; a flexible, accredited solution that allows you to complete your continuing education from [...]

EMS Training Solutions for Small Departments

EMS Training Solutions for Small Departments Customized Education Designed for Smaller Teams Small EMS departments face big challenges when it comes to training. With limited staff, tight budgets, and round-the-clock shifts, it can be difficult to keep everyone current on certifications. DistanceCME provides the answer with EMS training solutions for small departments that are affordable, [...]

Affordable EMS Continuing Education for Agencies

Affordable EMS Continuing Education for Agencies Quality Training That Fits Every Budget Providing ongoing education for your EMS staff is essential, but traditional classroom training can be expensive and difficult to coordinate. Between overtime costs, travel expenses, and scheduling conflicts, maintaining compliance often feels like a financial burden. That is why affordable EMS continuing education [...]

EMS Education for Small EMS Services

EMS Education for Small EMS Services Training Solutions Designed for Smaller Departments Smaller EMS services face unique challenges. With limited staffing, tight budgets, and demanding schedules, providing continuing education for every team member can feel overwhelming. That is why DistanceCME offers EMS education for small EMS services, providing accredited, affordable, and fully online training that [...]

EMS Lift Assists: Turning Routine Calls into Opportunities for Better Care

When most people picture Emergency Medical Services (EMS), they imagine flashing lights, lifesaving interventions, and rapid transport to the hospital. Yet one of the most common calls EMS providers encounter is far less dramatic: the lift assist. At first glance, these calls may seem simple—helping someone off the floor and ensuring they are safe. However, [...]

Rising EMS Violence: A Growing Crisis for Emergency Responders

Violence against EMS providers is on the rise, with studies showing that up to 93% of paramedics experience verbal or physical assaults during their careers. In Indianapolis alone, paramedics face more than 350 calls a day and report at least one violent encounter per week. These incidents often go unreported, leading to burnout, PTSD, and higher turnover among frontline responders. Addressing EMS workplace violence requires better reporting systems, safety training, protective equipment, and stronger organizational support to keep providers safe and ensure patients continue to receive life-saving care.

Life After the Sirens: Retirement for EMS Providers

For many EMS providers, the job isn’t just a job—it’s an identity. We don’t simply work in EMS; we live it. The pager tones, the adrenaline, the teamwork, and even the tough calls become part of who we are. That’s why the idea of retirement can feel strange, even unsettling, especially when your not ready to [...]

New way to end a career, Shut the F$@& up!

🔥 When a First Responder Becomes the Emergency: North Babylon Chief on Leave After Viral Video A viral TikTok video showing North Babylon Volunteer Fire Chief Peter Alt shouting profanity—“Shut the fk up! It’s like this with you every f**king week!”—at a distressed 10‑year‑old girl has sparked outrage and immediate action from his agency and town [...]

đźš‘ Accelerate EMS Response with ActiveAlert

When emergencies strike, every second matters. ActiveAlert from Active911 is built to get first responders moving faster and smarter with real‑time alerting, mapping, and team coordination — all crucial tools for EMS teams 🔔 Instant, Reliable Alerting Seamless CAD integration: Works with virtually any dispatch Computer‑Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Alerts are automatically parsed and pushed to [...]