During the time it takes to make a 911 call to help arriving, minutes matter. Recently, an educational movement has launched in the City of Pittsburgh in partnership with UPMC to empower bystanders to take proactive measures in saving lives until professional medical help arrives on scene. Altogether, Minutes Matter trains communities throughout the …
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In the fast-paced, call-to-action world of EMS, every minute counts. Providing safe but swift measures in patient care are two binary concepts that can sometimes clash in the heat of the moment. In recent celebratory news, #SavvikSays feature, Executive Director Beth Wolfe and Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation (PEMF) have forged dynamic, safe innovations …
There are always helping hands throughout the public safety industry with new initiatives, assistance and opportunities to improve patient care. In recent celebratory news, The Savvik Foundation and the American Ambulance Association (AAA) have launched a grant program exclusively available to Savvik member ambulance services who are 1.) classified as rural or super-rural and …
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Managing an EMS organization can involve mundane tasks that help assist with the everyday functions. It can be tedious, time-consuming and tiresome, but it is a vital background component to a thriving service. EMS has evolved from its booming catalyst in the 1960’s and continues to change …
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Only decades later, EMS is evolving with professions darting in different directions. Amy Eisenhauer represents the build-your-own path that is paving way for ambulance services and emergency workers. There is an abundance of opportunities to harness in the industry, and Eisenhauer has created a blog called, The EMS Siren, in order to cultivate discussions …
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Emergency workers witness unimaginable circumstances that push the boundaries of personal care and mental health. Tragedies happen and sometimes the point of no return in stability vanishes beyond the continued, grueling work emergency professionals face on a day-to-day basis. Fortunately, Daniel Sundahl, who is a paramedic, firefighter, artist and public speaker, creates a community of …
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From large cities to rural towns, the stretch of EMS knows no bounds. Recent Savvik 5.11 winner Angela Jones provides insight on what it is like to work in the public safety sector in the rural town of Bethany, Missouri, with the combining forces of emergency medical services (EMS) and rescue. Jones …
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The National EMS Museum In the rebirth of EMS across the U.S., few major changes occurred until the start of the 1960s. During that time, medical, historical and social forces combined talents to develop a more structured system to be utilized in the U.S. Progression fueled by innovation and passion ignited for a more strategic …
Spreading helpful information in the public safety realm is just as important as saving lives. Communication and awareness are key in staying up-to-date with new laws, regulations and innovations in technology, whether a professional is in law enforcement, fire & rescue, corrections, EMS or local government. In addition to getting a story or piece …
Jim Thomas, owner and operator of CSUtest.com, provides an educational online platform that is paving the way of how fire fighters and EMS professional learn at a low cost. It is vital for EMS providers and firefighters to maintain a high level of training and development throughout the course of their careers to safely and …
