The hours of work completed in a day in the EMS industry can be long with seemingly endless shifts that can last up to 24 hours or more. Irregular sleeping patterns and sleep deprivation are common issues public safety professionals face on a day-to-day basis. With the help of Dr. Daniel Patterson, Associate Professor for […]
The story of Freedom House Ambulance is little known to many, but it pioneered the forefronts of mobile emergency medical services in the start of the 1960s for public safety professionals. Founded in 1967, Freedom House Ambulance served Pittsburgh citizens in the Hill District and the Northside when national standards for ambulances and paramedics did […]
Recent 5.11 Tactical boot winners Charles and Heather have a story unlike anyone else. The realm of EMS can be harsh in dealing with the unforeseen circumstances and brutal realities of saving lives. Charles and Heather’s strong bond with each other help to advocate for mental health awareness in the field while having a love […]
The work performed in saving lives is the utmost reward in the public safety sector. Unfortunately, it does come at a personal cost. Irregular hours and over time work can consume a public safety professional’s life and ultimately take a toll on the mental and physical performance while on duty. Consuming on-the-go meals for a […]
Professions in the public safety realm are rigorous and tiring, and the unforeseen matters such as a person’s daily diet can greatly influence performance and outcomes according to a new study. Public safety professionals can not control the amount of calls in the daily field mines of spontaneity to the job, but they can control […]
Say Goodbye to Your Old Pair, #GiveThemTheBoot, and Have a Chance to Win a Pair of Brand New 5.11 Boots. Are you in desperate need of resuscitation for your feet? Bring your feet back to life by winning a pair of 5.11 boots. In celebration of its continued partnership with Savvik Buying Group, […]
Creating building blocks towards a better future is inherent in the public safety realm. Determination, persistence and resilience are a select few of unique, must-have attributes in making an impact in the industry. Breaking boundaries through research, changing the landscape of policies and upholding the high standards to saving lives would diminish without these qualities. […]
First responders in law enforcement, fire and/or emergency medical services need access to top-notch gear and attire for an affordable price in order to save lives. 5.11 Tactical is bridging the gap for the way we purchase products in the public safety industry by partnering with Savvik Buying Group. In its beginnings, 5.11 Tactical had the […]
Do you and your ‘medic mate’ finish each other sentences or eat each other’s food? Are you onthe level of a Batman and Robin, Han Solo and Chewbacca, nachos and cheese, cookies and milk? If you answered yes to any of these, could you and your ambulance partner be Savvik’s“Perfect Pair?” To celebrate and commemorate EMS life, post a pic of you and your […]
Knox T. Walk’s, current Director of Emergency Preparedness for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) first call almost led him to falling out of a moving ambulance when he first started his journey to saving and educating lives in 1977. The eager, young man started as a volunteer member of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s […]
