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SGEM#354: Everybody Walk the Dinosaur and Not Take the MSU

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: December 21st, 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Howard “Howie” Mell began his career as a firefighter / paramedic in Chicago. He became double board certified in Emergency Medicine (EM) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Howie also has a Master of Public Health. Reference: Grotta JC et al.

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SGEM#356: Drugs are Gonna Knock You Out – Etomidate vs. Ketamine for Emergency Endotracheal Intubation

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Etomidate versus ketamine for emergency endotracheal intubation: a randomized clinical trial. Intensive Care Med 2021 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter, former City of Bremerton Firefighter/Paramedic, currently a professor of Emergency Medical Services at Tacoma Community College’s paramedic program.

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EMS Week: Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future

NVFC

Make Me A Firefighter Department Portal – Find resources to recruit EMS, fire, and rescue personnel through this NVFC program, including a materials generator to customize outreach materials, an online database to post your department’s open volunteer positions, ready-to-use PSAs, and much more.

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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. Introducing first responder careers through school programs can spark interest and admiration for these professions.

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Year in Review: ESO Research and Data That Shaped 2024

ESO

the ESO Data Collaborative provides one of the largest datasets for public safety and healthcare research, including studies on topics like airway management, cardiac care, and firefighter safety. With contributions from over 2,700 EMS agencies, fire departments, and hospitals across the U.S.,

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2024 Ancient Order of St. Florian and St. Michael Inductees: Robert and Kirstiana Dittman

First Responders Foundation

Chief Dittman has also expanded his public safety role as a first responder by achieving certification as a Wild-Land Firefighter and Certified Emergency Care Attendant. He is nationally registered as an Emergency Medical Responder with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

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

ESO

In Evaluating Firefighter Decontamination Practices Using a National Fire Records Management System by Antonio Fernandez, Principal Research Scientist at ESO and Bill Gardner CFE, CFO, EMT-P, Sr. In addition to protecting our first responders, data is helping us provide better care for our community. The discussion How Do You Stack Up?

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