American Ambulance Association

JULY 2, 2024

From the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs The examinations align the National Registry with other […] The post NREMT Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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AEMT Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Ambulance 130

EMergucate

JULY 2, 2024

The forearm x-ray is from a child with pain & swelling in the elbow & forearm following a FOOSH injury. Only 1 view could be obtained due to patient being in distress. What can be seen?

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EMS 130

NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has received $100,000 from Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation. The donation comes as part of the retailer’s launch of its Hometown Heroes program and its $1 million donation to charity organizations supporting our nation’s military service members, veterans, and first responders.

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Firefighter First Responder EMS 116

FOAMfrat

JULY 2, 2024

Tyler and Dr. Cynthia Griffin discuss the finger thoracostomy procedure in this conversation. They cover topics such as when to choose finger thoracostomy over needle decompression, the equipment needed for the procedure, the technique for performing the procedure, and potential complications and tips for success. They also touch on the use of chest tubes and the management of tension physiology.

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NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) marked the 10th anniversary of its signature conference, the NVFC Training Summit, on June 21-22 in Buffalo, NY. The sold-out event had the highest attendance yet, with over 200 attendees from 40 states and the District of Columbia. Attendees were able to choose from 18 sessions delivered by nationally-recognized subject matter experts in three tracks focusing on health and safety, recruitment and retention, and leadership.

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Firefighter Emergency Response Emergency Management Emergency Manager 105

Pulsara

JULY 2, 2024

Imagine: In the midst of a pandemic, you're managing patient load across a state that covers over 261,000 square miles and is home to over 30 million people. Some of your hospitals have beds, but not enough nurses; some hospitals have enough nurses but are running out of beds. You need to disperse patients to hospitals with resources across the state, and fast.

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First Responder 94

St. Emlyn's

JULY 2, 2024

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Learn about how to look after patients with eating disorders in the Emergency Department. Listen to this podcast recorded live at the Premier Conference 2024. The post Podcast – Eating Disorders in the Emergency Department appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Emergency Department 93

FirstNet Authority

JULY 2, 2024

FirstNet Authority offers workshop to determine your operational capabilities Blog joseph.rey@fir… Tue, 07/02/2024 - 10:00 By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority To learn more about how FirstNet is helping public safety and the emergency management community to leverage innovative public safety communications, sign up for the Emergency Management Take with Bruce Fitzgerald.

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Public Safety First Responder Emergency Management Emergency Manager 52

NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

First Alert has signed on as a Silver Supporter of the NVFC First Responder Helpline. Provided through Provident by Business Health Services, the NVFC First Responder Helpline offers assistance to NVFC members and their families for a variety of behavioral health issues and work-life stresses. Learn more about the services offered by the Helpline here.

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First Responder 52

NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

Thank you to all the departments who participated in the 2024 Safety Stand Down, focusing on Fire Department Training: Back to Basics. While the event may be over, you can still utilize the resources, tools, and activity ideas on the Safety Stand Down web site to enhance the readiness and wellbeing of your department. You can also inspire others to focus on the safety, health, and wellbeing of their membership by submitting your Safety Stand Down success story here.

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NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

The NVFC’s annual Firefighter Strong publication is now available to read online! This issue contains articles and resources on topics of importance to the volunteer fire and emergency services, including health, safety, recruitment, retention, and leadership. A print copy was also mailed to all volunteer and combination fire departments in the U.S.

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Firefighter 52

NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

Fire department culture has a significant impact on safety. This NVFC course examines various aspects of organizational culture, including leadership, physical and mental wellness, and the climate of safety, while offering solutions to reduce line-of-duty injuries and deaths. Take it free for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom. The post Volunteer Fire Service Culture – Essential Strategies for Success: A Three-Part Training appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council.

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NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

Artificial intelligence can be an asset for volunteer fire departments, offering a resource to help departments develop messaging and language to attract, inform, and motivate potential applicants. This article by NVFC Training Summit instructor Katie Bulla for Firehouse explains how tools like ChatGPT can be used by volunteer fire departments to assist in their recruitment initiatives.

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NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

The NVFC is encouraging all volunteer responders to submit a public comment to OSHA by the July 22 deadline to explain how the proposed Emergency Response Standard will impact their department and community if enacted as-is. New resources are now available on our landing page, including a list of ‘pain points’ you can address in your comments, a template comment letter, and new Help Desk hours.

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Emergency Response 52

NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

$25,000 in grants and 100 pancake breakfast kits donated through the Nutella® “Stacks for Giving Back” program Volunteer first responders are there when their community needs them – whatever the emergency. However, they often face significant obstacles as departments struggle to keep up with the rising costs of equipment and increasing call volume. To help volunteer fire departments secure some of the necessities they need to best serve their communities, Nutella® partnered with the National Vol

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Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 111

NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

In a victory for the fire and emergency services, the Senate passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870). This bill reauthorizes the Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs as well as provides funding for the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). The bill now goes to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.

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Firefighter Emergency Response 105