EMergucate

MAY 21, 2024

The following ECG is given to you by your waiting room nurse who has assessed a 50-year-old man in the waiting room.

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NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

On May 8 the House of Representatives passed an amended version of S. 870, the Fire Grants and Safety Act, by a vote of 393 Yes, 13 No, and 1 present. This bill would reauthorize the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants, and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) through the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 and extend the statutory sunset for AFG and SAFER though the end of FY 2030.

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Firefighter Emergency Response 116

EMergucate

MAY 21, 2024

This chest x-ray if from an adult who is febrile and tachypnoeic. What can be seen?

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EMS 130

NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

May 19-25 marks the 50th anniversary of EMS Week with the theme “Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future.” The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recognizes and gives thanks to all EMS providers for the lifesaving work you do every day. As we remember the past, we look forward to a future that builds on what has come before and strives to achieve excellence for the communities we serve.

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EMS Emergency Medical Services Firefighter First Responder 111

FOAMfrat

MAY 21, 2024

Dr. John Aho discusses needle decompression and the procedure's indications, techniques, and potential pitfalls. He emphasizes the importance of high clinical suspicion and the limitations of external signs in diagnosing tension pneumothorax. The conversation also covers the choice of needle insertion sites, the use of ultrasound, and the need for proper training and practice.

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OR 52

NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) continues to raise awareness on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Emergency Response Standard and offer resources to help first responders take action. On February 5, OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to replace the agency’s “Fire Brigades” standard with a proposed new “Emergency Response Standard.

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Emergency Response Firefighter First Responder OR 111

CanadiEM

MAY 21, 2024

You are a resident coming in to see a patient who has come into the ED complaining of a new, sudden-onset, 9/10 pain headache. You run a CT scan and rule out any hemorrhage or stroke, referring them to the Stroke Prevention Clinic for a consultation. The patient asks if they can receive a virtual appointment for the future, as they live quite far away and would much prefer it.

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FOAMfrat

MAY 21, 2024

Dr. John Aho discusses needle decompression and the procedure's indications, techniques, and potential pitfalls. He emphasizes the importance of high clinical suspicion and the limitations of external signs in diagnosing tension pneumothorax. The conversation also covers the choice of needle insertion sites, the use of ultrasound, and the need for proper training and practice.

OR 52

OR 52

NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

On May 16 two important pieces of legislation relevant to the volunteer fire service advanced through Congress. The first is the 2024 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill (P.L. 118-63), which was signed into law. The second is S. 930, the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act , which passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. Section 926 of P.L. 118-63 will make it easier for volunteer fire departments to use tethered drones.

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Public Safety First Responder Heart Attack Firefighter 109

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

MAY 21, 2024

PCC Members, We are pleased to share with you that Kevin Smith, Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer, BC Emergency Health Services received the nomination for the role of President and is therefore in by acclamation. We are fortunate to have Kevin remain in the Presidency and know that we will continue to benefit from his leadership, knowledge, and experience.

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Paramedicine Paramedicine Medical Transportation Paramedic 40

NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community First responders are consistently exposed to a variety of traumatic experiences on calls and though these events can certainly affect a first responder’s mental wellbeing, often these traumatic calls can be met with resiliency. Because first responders are aware that they may respond to traumatic calls throughout their careers, they can prepare and train in a way that most members of a community experiencing a traumatic event

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First Responder First Aid OR 98

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

MAY 21, 2024

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Paramedic 40

NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

The deadline to apply for four sets of turnout gear and four helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway is June 1. A total of 52 sets of gear and helmets will be awarded to 13 volunteer fire departments in 2024. To be eligible, departments must be over 50% volunteer, serve a population of 25,000 or less, be legally organized in the U.S. or Canada, and the person applying or department chief must be a member of the NVFC.

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OR 52

This Podcast Will Kill You

MAY 21, 2024

What does it take to make the WHO’s list of high priority pathogens of pandemic potential? Ask Nipah virus. Extremely deadly with a wide host range and no effective treatments or vaccine (yet), Nipah virus has certainly earned its place on this list. In this episode, we explore where this virus came from, how it can make us so very sick, and the 1998 outbreak in peninsular Malaysia that put Nipah virus on the map.

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E-9-1-1 ALS OR 52

NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

Firefighters and EMS providers regularly face high-risk situations. However, there are ways to decrease the risks of emergency response. This course from the NVFC provides knowledge, guidance, and practical applications that fire departments and EMS agencies can use to reduce risks and ensure member safety. Take it free for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom.

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Emergency Response Firefighter EMS 52

NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

Incident stress, chronic exposure to trauma, higher call volume, and difficulty maintaining work-life-volunteer balance creates an environment where first responders are leaving the field and departments are finding it difficult to fill rosters. The NVFC’s Psychologically Healthy Fire Department initiative takes a holistic approach to helping department leaders better support responder wellbeing, satisfaction, and participation in the volunteer fire service.

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First Responder 52