The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Resuscitation 2022 Guest Skeptic: Clay Odell is a Paramedic, Firefighter, and registered nurse (RN). Case: You are the Chief of your local Fire and EMS Department, and an individual contacts you saying […] The post SGEM#380: OHCAs Happen and You’re Head Over Heels – Head Elevated During CPR?

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 2, 2019

JAMA 2018 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter, former City of Bremerton Firefighter/Paramedic, currently a physician assistant practicing in emergency medicine in the Seattle area and an adjunct faculty […] The post SGEM#247: Supraglottic Airways Gonna Save You for an OHCA? Key to survival is high-quality CPR and early defibrillation.

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CPR Firefighter Paramedic Epinephrine 130

Chicago EMT Training

AUGUST 6, 2021

The majority of our students come from a premedical background but there are a few with other career choices such as firefighter, paramedic, law enforcement, etc. Duties include but are not limited to stocking, cleaning, transporting patients, performing EKGs, blood draws, and CPR. You’re essentially support staff for nurses.

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EMT EMT Paramedic Plasma 130

The EMS Educator

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Wayne is now the Executive Director of MnFIRE, which focuses on firefighter health and wellness. Wayne is now the Executive Director of MnFIRE, which focuses on firefighter health and wellness. Johanna focuses her cutting-edge research on perfusion and found that raising the head of the patient improves neurological outcomes.

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NCOAE

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Here are eight such opportunities: Firefighter EMT: As a firefighter EMT, your job extends beyond the responsibilities as an emergency medical technician (EMT). While the positions are similar to some extent, as a firefighter EMT you not only handle medical emergencies but also fight fires.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Firefighter 52

First Responders Foundation

JULY 31, 2024

These brave individuals—firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics—rely not only on their training and dedication but also on the support they receive from their communities. For instance, donations can fund thermal imaging cameras that allow firefighters to see through smoke and locate individuals in burning buildings.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

They often engage in public education, teaching CPR and first aid, and participating in health and wellness fairs. EMTs often work in pairs or as part of a larger team, including paramedics, firefighters, and police officers. They become familiar faces in schools and community centers, spreading awareness about health and safety.

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