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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. Inspiring the Next Generation of First Responders Early Education and Engagement Inspiration often begins at a young age.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care.

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SGEM#179: Chase the Dragon and Naloxone

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

He is also the host of EMToxCast and gave a talk at the Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine Annual Retreat called: Can Social Media Save Emergency Medicine ? Case: A 45-year-old male arrives via emergency medical services (EMS) complaining that he wants to be discharged. Reference: Willman et al.

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SGEM#241: Wake Me Up Before You Go, Go – Using the HOUR Rule

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Naloxone is the specific treatment for opioid overdoses and is becoming widely available to first responders of all sorts (Police, Fire, First Aiders, lay people and EMS). Date: January 17th , 2019 Reference: Clemency et al. Opioids depress the heart rate and breathing, and overdoses can result in death.

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EMS Week: Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future

NVFC

The NVFC’s Share the Load program has resources including the NVFC First Responder Helpline and the Directory of Behavioral Health Professionals. EMS Week – This web site contains resources, information, and stories to help promote EMS Week and honor EMS professionals.

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Achieve Your Educational Goals With an NVFC Scholarship to Columbia Southern University

NVFC

Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship for up to 60 credit hours Volunteer first responders lead busy lives, which can make it difficult to pursue personal goals such as higher education. Not be a previous CSU scholarship recipient. Scholarship recipients may pursue an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

In the world of emergency medical services, encountering victims of electrical burns presents a unique set of challenges. As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations.

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