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EMTs Come to the Rescue in Natural Disasters

NCOAE

The stronger the storm became, the greater the responsibilities of local Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). From organizing for the possibility of extensive evacuations to offering essential treatment in hazardous and uncertain settings, EMTs were at the ready. But they also require the dedication and expertise of EMTs.

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Inspiring the Next Generation of First Responders

First Responders Foundation

The safety and well-being of our communities rely heavily on the dedication and courage of first responders—firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics—who are on the front lines during emergencies. Public Visibility and Media Media plays a significant role in shaping perceptions and aspirations.

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Wave 2024 Recap: Top 6 Key Topics in EMS & Fire Industries

ESO

Data is being put front-and-center in the fire services industry with the implementation of the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) by the U.S. Fire Administration. In Modernizing Fire & All-Hazards Incident Data and Analysis with NERIS by Rebecca Harned , Advisor, U.S.

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How to Become a Paramedic in the Air Force

Paramedic Training Spot

Graduates of this program are eligible to obtain certification as an emergency medical technician with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. The next phase of training for the PJ includes a seven-week EMT course followed by a thirty-week Paramedic course held at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

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Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio: Updates in Prognosticating Fournier Gangrene in the Emergency Department

AAEM RSA

Fournier's gangrene and its emergency management. Image credit: Pixabay This post was peer reviewed. Click to learn more. Sorensen MD, Krieger JN, Rivara FP, et al. Fournier's Gangrene: population based epidemiology and outcomes. 2009;181(5):2120-2126. Thwaini A, Khan A, Malik A, et al. Postgrad Med J. 2006;82(970):516-519.