Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an important component in any hazmat responder’s inventory. Using it properly is the best way to prevent...
READ MOREHazmat: Foundation to Hazardous Materials
by Ron Kanterman | May 6, 2022 | Fire, Hazmat
Simply put, if something endangers the public, the fire department typically plays some role in the response. Along those lines, in most...
READ MOREIntellectual Disabilities and Their Impact on Assessment
by Katherine Koch | May 6, 2022 | EMS, Medical
Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID—previously known as mental retardation) have characteristics that can have a profoundly...
READ MOREChokeholds, Ketamine, and Prone Positioning: The Legal and Medical Implications for EMS Practitioners
by Walt Stoy | May 6, 2022 | EMS, EMS Operations
Recent societal events have focused on misconduct by law enforcement and improper use of chokeholds and other restraint mechanisms. But police...
READ MOREAvoiding Social Media Landmines for EMS Providers
by Jeffery Hammerstein | May 6, 2022 | EMS, EMS Operations
Social media has evolved into a regular part of how our society shares information, opinions, and perspectives. By some measures, it has become...
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