NVFC
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will hold a confirmation hearing for Secretary of Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer on February 19 starting at 10am ET. If confirmed by the Senate, Chavez-DeRemer would oversee the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the ongoing development of their proposed Emergency Response Standard.
American Ambulance Association
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post The Douglas K. York Endowed Scholarship: Application Deadline is March 1 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
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NVFC
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
By Walter Campbell Recruiting in the volunteer fire and EMS world is no small task. While youre asking your prospective recruits about their motivations, time commitments, and whether they can tell the difference between a Halligan bar and a crowbar, theyre interviewing you just as much. Potential volunteers want to know if your departments culture, opportunities, and leadership align with their passions and priorities.
American Ambulance Association
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services Launches ANSI-Approved CAAS Standards Version 4.0 appeared first on American Ambulance Association.
ACEP Now
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Emergency medical services (EMS) were called to the home of a 22-year-old woman after a syncopal episode and seizure-like activity. The patient reported consuming plant needles obtained online in a suicide attempt several hours prior. On EMS arrival, the patient was alert, pulse was fluctuating between 40 and 130 beats/min, and manual systolic blood pressure was 60 mmHg.
Life in the Fastlane
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Michael Gibbs MD Neuroimaging Cases 008 Intraventricular rupture of brain abscess (IVROBA). Second in our Neuroimaging case study series with Teresa Crow, Troy Carnwath, Scott DiMeo, L.
Emergency Medicine Cases
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness, yet they are frequently missed in the Emergency Department as they can be elusive. Only one in 246 patients who screen positive for an eating disorder at triage have a chief complaint suggesting it. These patients dont always fit the stereotypemany appear healthy, have normal BMI, or present with vague GI, cardiac, or neurological symptoms.
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NVFC
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
January marked the start of the 119th Congress, and with that the expiration of all bills not signed into law during the last Congress. Many bills have already been re-introduced in the new Congress, including three bills that impact the emergency services and are supported by the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC): Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1269/S. 237), Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/ S. 389), and High-Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 1
EMDocs
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Authors: Lloyd Tannenbaum, MD (EM Attending Physician, Geisinger Wyoming Valley, PA) // Reviewer: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Hello and welcome back to ECG Pointers, a series designed to make you more confident in your ECG interpretations. This week, we feature a post from Dr. Tannenbaums ECG Teaching Cases , a free ECG resource. Please check it out.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Written by Willy Frick A man in his 50s with COPD presented with dizziness and hypotension. He had worked overnight the night before and presented to the hospital after his shift. His first recorded blood pressure was 88/53 mm Hg. Here is his presenting ECG: What do you think? The ECG shows sinus rhythm. The T waves are suspiciously symmetric, but not hyperacute looking.
Unitek EMT
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Discover the skills, training, certifications, and career outlook. Firefighters are the backbone of emergency response, standing on the front lines against disasters, accidents, and life-threatening situations. They remain on call 24/7, ready to rush into burning buildings, perform rescues, and provide critical medical care. Few careers require such a unique combination of physical endurance, mental […] The post EMT to Firefighter: A Complete Career Transition Guide appeared first on Unite
NVFC
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, thanks to support from State Farm, will select 40 Built For Life Fire Departments to each receive a $750 stipend to conduct an outreach program during Home Fire Sprinkler Week, May 11-17. The stipends can be used to support a variety of Home Fire Sprinkler Week activities, although the educational benefits can extend beyond the actual event.
This Podcast Will Kill You
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
In forests, in lawns, in city parks across the world lurks a small, pale, unassuming mushroom whose inconspicuous appearance belies its deadly nature. For within this mushroom dwelsl one of the deadliest poisons known to humans: amatoxin. Its because of this toxin that the aptly-named death cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides) is responsible for the vast majority of mushroom-related deaths around the globe each year.
NVFC
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Leadership is routinely identified as a critical factor in fire/EMS department recruitment and retention. The NVFC is hosting an R&R Coffee Talk this Thursday, February 20, at 7pm ET on the topic of leadership. Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny will be joined by guests Doug Cline and Quentin Cash for this interactive discussion. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.
FirstWatch
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Instructions to join are below description and speakers. April 10, 2025 | 9:00 am PDT (12:00 pm EDT) The concept of the burden of command, which has a historical legacy that pre-dates the Great Wars, is becoming a growing concern affecting our paramedic leaders. Join us as we seek to explore the burden of command that exists within the paramedic community.
NVFC
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The NVFC Training Summit will take place June 20-21 in Salt Lake City with a focus on first responder health and safety, volunteer recruitment and retention, and emergency services leadership. To help more NVFC members attend, the NVFC is offering travel stipends that reimburse up to $800 of eligible expenses, including transportation, hotel, and registration fee.
NVFC
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The NVFC will be utilizing an advertising vendor to promote MakeMeAFirefighter.org across streaming services in select communities. If you would like your departments zip code included at no cost to you, you must have at least one active volunteer opportunity listing on the Make Me A Firefighter web site , commit to reviewing the volunteer inquiries that come in, and take a follow-up questionnaire to help us determine campaign success.
NVFC
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Looking to further your education? Waldorf University is offering a scholarship to one NVFC member that will cover up to 60 credit hours towards one of their online degree programs. Scholarship applicants must have an application on file with Waldorf or be a current student. View full criteria and apply by March 31 here. Waldorf also offers all NVFC members and their families a 10% discount off standard tuition prices.
NVFC
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The STEPR Health & Safety Giveaway is now open! STEPR has partnered with the NVFC to provide three volunteer fire departments with a STEPR PRO+ stair climber, accessory pack, initial warranty, and accompanying training to help foster physical and mental wellness among responders and provide innovative health and safety resources for those who selflessly serve their communities.
NVFC
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
13 departments will each receive four new sets of turnouts and four helmets Cornettsville (KY) Fire Department, one of the 2024 program’s recipients MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are teaming up once again to provide personal protective equipment to volunteer fire departments in need through MSA and DuPonts Globe Gear Giveaway.
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