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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. If my memory is correct, the comedian Denis Leary; who established a foundation to support firefighter causes said it. And they were right. Those aren’t my words. And he was 100% right.

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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.

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How to Become a Paramedic in the Army

Paramedic Training Spot

Army Paramedic vs Civilian Paramedic The main difference between Army paramedicine and civilian paramedicine is licensing; civilian paramedics require a state license to practice medicine. Other career options include civilian or military paramedic instructor, firefighter, police officer, nurse, and Army flight Warrant Officer.

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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. Furthermore, candidates will need to enroll in additional training in order to specialize in a particular discipline of paramedicine; specialties include flight , shipboard, critical care, and firefighting.