EMS1 Columnists

As the world prepares to root on their athletes at the Games, learn about these seven first responders who served their communities and represented Team USA

Our co-hosts discuss the Delta variant, which has emerged as the dominant COVID-19 variant worldwide, and the pros and cons of body-worn cameras for providers

Field supervisors perform an important job, but they often do so without executive leaders understanding and valuing the role

The AAA/Newton 360 turnover survey measures the cost of replacing EMTs and paramedics

How to hone tactical athletic prowess, develop specialized skills, embrace teamwork and shine in the spotlight

As the Delta variant accelerates in the U.S., first responders should be aware of the differences in the latest strain

With a rising percentage of the workforce working a side gig or as a freelancer, services will need to adapt to recruit generations satisfied by being their own boss

Tanir Ami, CEO of California’s CARESTAR Foundation on diversifying the prehospital care workforce and improving health outcomes

These state laws are designed to prevent infanticide and offer parents a safe place to surrender their child without fear of being prosecuted

Mitigate fentanyl fears with NIOSH guidance and basic PPE precautions

Regardless of position, EMS providers can still deal with feelings of inadequacy, rejection and isolation; finding internal fulfillment is a must

Police officers, arriving before EMS, can make the most impact on patient survival by assessing and treating life threats

What first responders need to know about the likelihood of side effects from the vaccine vs. the virus, plus new infection rates

Our co-hosts welcome New Castle County EMS Division Chief Mark Logemann who details how his agency created an internal program for recruiting and training paramedics

An overview of pain and sedation for the prehospital provider

An important benefit to coaching is the individualized approach to leadership based on the strengths and weaknesses of the subordinate

Strategies for overcoming the unique challenges of leading a non-profit EMS organization

Assign someone to monitor the patient’s airway visually and with capnography using these five tips

Three significant consequences of routine, excessive oxygen administration

Changing the way we think about and train providers on oxygen administration