EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 8, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review by Dr. Stephen Smith @smithECGblog I was reviewing ECG’s in our LifeNet database and happened upon this one without any knowledge of clinical circumstances. 1] Driver, B. Posterior wall reperfusion T-waves: Wellens’ syndrome of the posterior wall.

STEMI 130

STEMI ALS Coronary CAD 130

NVFC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

During a special election, Reid Vaughan (AL) was elected to the position of Second Vice Chair, and Joseph Maruca (MA) was elected to the Executive Committee. Conference Committee meeting OSHA Task Force update Board Actions Reid Vaughan was sworn in as Second Vice Chair. Joe Maruca was sworn into the Executive Committee.

Emergency Response 105

Emergency Response Public Safety Firefighter ALS 105

EMS 12-Lead

JUNE 20, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review provided by Dr. Steve Smith @SmithECGblog I was conducting QA/QI on two very recent cases and was struck by the uniqueness of both. With deliberate practice, spot diagnosis of T-to-R ratio will come with time. References 1] Smith, S. 2] Driver, B.

ACS 130

ACS Coronary STEMI CAD 130

EMS 12-Lead

JUNE 1, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review provided by Dr. Steve Smith [link] @SmithECGblog A 72 y/o Male experiences a syncopal episode while seated. American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 35 , 938(e5)-938(e7). [3] 3] Meyers, H. The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 51 (3), 229-237. [4]

Coronary 130

Coronary ALS ED ACS 130

EMS 12-Lead

MAY 8, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review provided by Dr. Steve Smith [link] @SmithECGBlog An adult female called 911 for chest discomfort and difficulty breathing. EMS found her acutely ill, mottled, dry mucous membranes, modestly hypotensive, and lethargic. Wolters-Kluwer: Philadelphia, PA.

STEMI 130

STEMI ED EMS Firefighter 130

EMS 12-Lead

MAY 20, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review and commentary by Dr. Steve Smith [link] @SmithECGblog It is early-summer, approximately 1330 hours, no cloud cover overhead, and 86 degrees with high humidity. A 59 y/o Female calls 911 for crushing chest discomfort and difficulty breathing.

Coronary 130

Coronary STEMI ED Firefighter 130

EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 2, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Expert commentary provided by Dr. Ken Grauer CASE 1 An 82 y/o Male called 911 for sudden onset dizziness while at rest. 4] Baranchuk, A, et al. Upon arrival he was found alert and oriented, and without gross distress. 2] Surawicz, B. 3] Smith, S.

ALS 130

ALS STEMI Coronary OR 130

NAEMSP

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Campos et al) Facing highly stressful and critical situations is one of the core risk factors for EMS. Crowe RP et al) While this can be beneficial for some, it is not the solution to all stress and burnout related problems presented. Firefighting and Mental Health: Experiences of Repeated Exposure to Trauma’. Jahnke, Sara A.

EMS 52

EMS Emergency Medical Services EMT EMT 52

The Overrun

DECEMBER 7, 2019

1] Vigal, et al. Prehospital Emergency Care May-June 2019 “Death by Suicide- The EMS profession compared to the general public” [2] Rose, et al. Ed Bauter is a paramedic and second year medical student. He is a host/writer of The Overrun and MedschoolMedic podcasts. [1]

EMS 52

EMS Firefighter ALS Paramedic 52

EMT Training Station

MARCH 24, 2023

ALS Standby: The Advanced Life Support (ALS) standby model involves having a dedicated EMS unit with paramedics or EMTs trained in advanced life support positioned nearby during tactical operations. They may be embedded within the SWAT team or work from a safe distance, depending on the specific needs and requirements of the agency.

EMT 52

EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This, in isolation, isn’t bad, but when it keeps happening, the result is firefighters kicking the doors in and blasting the hose. A 2022 study by Partington et al. The value of agency in healthcare settings was highlighted in research undertaken in 2019 by Krockow et al. A study conducted by Neuenschwander et al.

ALS 104

ALS OR Firefighter 104

NVFC

APRIL 1, 2025

million State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) teamed up to launch the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program in 2024. Winona Lake (IN) Volunteer Firefighters, Inc. Winona Lake (IN) Volunteer Firefighters, Inc. Program will expand in 2025 to $1.5 See a breakdown of the 2024 grants here.

Firefighter 105

Firefighter EMS First Responder ALS 105

First Responder Wellness

MARCH 7, 2025

As a society, we often view firefighters as the embodiment of bravery and resilience, charging into burning buildings and facing peril head-on. The question arises: Do firefighters experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? The question arises: Do firefighters experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Firefighter 59

Firefighter First Responder ALS OR 59

NVFC

JANUARY 21, 2025

Volunteer firefighters are the backbone of their communities, answering the call whenever their neighbors have an emergency, said NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch. We are proud to partner with MSA and DuPont each year to help meet this need and enhance the safety of our boots on the ground firefighters.

Firefighter 111

Firefighter First Responder OR ALS 111

First Responders Childrens' Foundation

OCTOBER 24, 2023

.” First responders from around the country were awarded medals at the Times Square ceremony, including: FRCF “Hero of Honor” Award: Nashville first responders who responded to the Covenant School shooting: – Officers Michael Collazo, Jeffrey Mathes, Ryan Cagle, and Zachary Plese, Metro Nashville Police Department – Paramedic Paul (..)

First Responder 40

First Responder Paramedic Firefighter EMS 40

NVFC

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Volunteer fire departments often struggle to find the funding they need to purchase new gear for their firefighters. This years program wraps up with three additional departments each receiving four sets of Globe turnout gear and four MSA Cairns fire helmets to provide protection to their volunteer firefighters.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter NFPA First Responder Emergency Response 52