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Community Paramedicine: Where Does The Fire Service Fit In?

Pulsara

Whether a 911 call is for a fire, a serious vehicle collision, or a medical emergency at someone’s home, firefighters can’t predict ahead of time where these instances will occur. Fire departments can also apply this line of thinking to the individual residents in their community by developing a community paramedicine program.

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Still on Track: NERIS Beta Launch and Latest Developments

ESO

Community Risk Reduction: allows NERIS to collect risk reduction data ahead of local emergencies, such as proactive efforts, including inspections, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm incidents, public education classes, community paramedicine, mobile integrated health programs, and more. What’s the current timeline?

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EMS WEEK 2020: Aftermath

The Overrun

We say it to cops and firefighters because we as a society have no idea why someone would willingly run to danger while others run away from it. We say it to cops and firefighters because we as a society have no idea why someone would willingly run to danger while others run away from it. The effort has not been without cost.

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How to Become a Paramedic in the Army

Paramedic Training Spot

If you’ve been struggling to decide between serving as a Soldier in the United States Army or becoming a paramedic , venture no further; you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will explore the intersection between the medical profession and military service. Let’s start with defining the subject of our discussion today—the paramedic.

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Frontline Empathy is a Two Way Street

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

Interprofessional Service Providers Interaction with police, firefighters, other emergency services, nurses, doctors, patient care assistants, nursing home staff, roadside recovery technicians and other personnel will involve some level of presumption. So how does this apply to prehospital roles? Theirs as well as our own!

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Paramedic vs Combat Medic: What’s the Difference?

Paramedic Training Spot

There were likely police officers, firefighters , bystanders, and a host of other personnel working to resolve the emergency. In this article, we’ll be discussing the differences between a civilian paramedic and a United States Army combat medic. Is this field for me?” or “would I be any good this?” Army Combat Medics (68W).