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This Week in EMS: A Recap for June 25 - July 1, 2011
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D.C. Fire/EMS Changes Policy After Pregnant Responders' Complaints
In an ongoing dispute between the DC Fire Department and the union representing firefighters, the DC Fire Fighters Association is applauding Chief Kenneth Ellerbe's decision to increase the number of light duty days to which a member can be assigned
Fla. Man Pries Alligator Off His Head, Survives Attack
Fifty stitches and a few staples later, David Bostwick said he's grateful to be alive to tell the story of how he escaped the jaws of a Florida gator.
Ontario Paramedics Participating in CPR Study
The study, Continuous Cardiac Compressions, is led by ROC and comes on the heels of another recently published report from the organization that shows survival rates from cardiac arrest decreased when more time passed between chest compressions and defibrillation.
The Corner Office
Quality Corner--Part 7: CQI as a Career Path
If you are the person who has been promoted, demoted or blackmailed into taking the quality coordinator position, and you are willing to think outside the box, you can dramatically improve the standard of your patient care.
EMS Education
The Write Stuff--Part 7: Establishing a Style
"The way we use written language is style. Each of us is entitled to our own, although more commonly we mimic the styles of others. That's a bad idea--well, mostly," says author Mike Rubin. Find out why in this month's Write Stuff column.
EMS Life
Crestline: Building World Class Ambulances is a one-of-a-kind photographic journey through the history of ambulances from 1967 until 2004. Author Peter Adsten effectively combines words and photos to tell the story of his working career, first as an EMT and then as an ambulance manufacturer in the province of Saskatchewan.
Prehospital Profiles
There aren't too many organizations that want to be put out of business. Yet that's just what Eddy Weiss, founder of Chasing4Life, hopes happens to him. He would like nothing more than to have people in the wake of a disaster tell him they don't need him or any other emergency response personnel.
Featured Video
National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
Follow EMS Squadcast host and EMS World Editorial Advisory Board member Tim Perkins on his bike ride down the east coast with the Muddy Angels.
Featured EMS World Magazine Article
EMS Response to Active-Shooter Incidents
Active-shooter incidents are not uncommon in the United States. This type of incident frequently makes headlines and is likely to happen in your jurisdiction at some point. Do you know how to respond?
Continuing Education
Visit our webcast archives to view this presentation in which the speakers define a mass-casualty incident and discuss strategic planning considerations for medical surge, as well as decedent management. They also review operational strategies to ensure the development of effective and integrated response systems.
This CE activity is approved by EMS World Magazine, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 1 CEUs. After viewing the webinar, visit www.rapidce.com to take the CE test. .
Industry News
5.11 Tactical Announces Free Boots for Life Sweepstakes
5.11 Tactical has announced a sweepstakes to give one lucky winner "Boots for Life." The Free Boots for Life sweepstakes launches July 1 and allows people to enter online, through the 5.11 Tactical website, Facebook and Twitter pages.
Noticeboard
Register now for our upcoming free webcast on prehospital CPAP scheduled for July 29 at 2 pm EST. This webcast will explore the history of CPAP, review the respiratory physiology associated with disease states, describe how CPAP helps patients, and discuss how CPAP is a safe and cost-effective treatment that every EMS service should be providing.
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EMS Job Center
Check out our all new EMS Job Center. This week's featured job: Director of EMS & Structural Fire, Central Oregon Community College, Bend, OR.
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Reader Poll: Pregnancy Policy
This week we ask readers: Under a new D.C. Fire & EMS policy, pregnant workers may no longer switch to light duty, but must use sick time if unable to perform their duties. What is your opinion of this policy? Click here to let us know your thoughts.
Upcoming Events
Visit our Events Calendar to see what educational opportunities are in your area, plus post your own listings. Here are a selection of EMS upcoming training events:
- July 7-10: ClinCon 2011, Orlando, FL
- July 19-23: Firehouse Expo, Baltimore, MD
- August 29-September 2: EMS World Expo Las Vegas, NV
Other top headlines this week on EMSWorld.com
- New York Ambulance and Jeep Accident Injures Seven
- Ontario, Canada Paramedics to Get Eight Percent Raise
- 9-1-1 Assessment Guidelines Released for Comment
- Video: Russian Ambulance Flips After Being Hit
- EMS Memorial Service Honors Fallen
- Bus Driver Convicted in Crash That Killed Ohio Paramedic
- Colorado County Picks New Ambulance Provider
- Two Killed in Okla. Ambulance Crash
- UK Ambulance Service Bans Cuddly Toys; Infection Fears
- Pa. Medics Say Alleged Killer Alert on Ride to Hospital
- Drugs and Medical Equipment Stolen From N.C. Ambulance
- New Ohio Regional Dispatch Center Raises Concerns
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