EMS1 Columnists

EMS Attorney David Givot clears up misconceptions about the law and EMS provider rights

EMTs, paramedics and firefighters have a responsibility to identify fall hazards and share prevention tips with patients and at the public events we host

Brian Hathaway shares the Spirit EMS approach to attracting and retaining new recruits

Continuing education is more than a requirement; it is a benefit that to help providers do their jobs better

Set a positive example by encouraging open communication, constructive feedback and shared responsibility for patient outcomes

Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions

As a responder’s core temperature continues to rise, morbidity progresses along the heat illness spectrum to heat exhaustion and heatstroke

FAQs on owning, amending, retaining and sharing patient care report data

I always tell new leaders that it’s almost impossible to know your people until you know yourself

Gaining patients’ confidence can be achieved by deliberate actions, like connecting with caregivers, as well as small subtleties, like body language and facial expressions

By ensuring all decisions are patient care-centric, we create providers who are passionate, motivated and excited to be a part of something bigger than any one individual

Expert opinion and guidelines can frame this important EMS health and safety issue and guide future research and progress

Take these steps to get quality sleep to protect against mental and physical health effects

Educating the public about when it is appropriate to call EMS – and how quickly we should get there

In the spirit of today’s theme, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable members of the EMS community who go beyond the call every shift

It's on agencies to provide opportunities for community members to learn the skills needed to potentially save the life of a stranger or loved one

Follow these tips to make BLS Healthcare Provider class memorable and effective for students

The real role of EMS should be to train ourselves out of a job

This day's theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients

5 heartwarming reunions reflecting the profound impact medics have on the patients they save