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In and out of the Ambulance: Paving the Way for EMS
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 in various topics such as hoarding events, alcohol use disorders, EMS mental health, EMS career development and more. Eisenhauer performs clinical work as a care provider with an EMS agency in New Jersey on an ambulance once a week and presents at EMS conferences. In addition, she is an EMS educator that develops educational content and lectures online. Her passion for raising awareness on topics related to the EMS industry knows no bounds in her entrepreneurial spirit of helping others on and off the ambulance. In high school, Eisenhauer ignited her passion for EMS from
Speaking a Thousand Emotions with Daniel Sundahl
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 support for those who feel anger, shame, fear and more in the lingering past or uncertainty for the future of the harsh realities in the public safety sector. Through DanSun Photo Art, his creativity and expression through art helps others cope what they cannot put into words when dealing with difficulties of the public safety realm. His work reflects a true look into the world of emergency services. Currently residing in Alberta, Canada, Daniel Sundahl works at Leduc Fire Services as a paramedic and firefighter with 17 years of experience in the industry since 1996.
EMS and Rescue Combine Forces to Provide Specialty Services in Rural Towns
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 works at NTA EMS Rescue as a lieutenant/emergency medical technician (EMT) and a supply officer for her crew in the area. She worked as a firefighter previously for 17 years and continues to climb the ranks with receiving certifications as an EMT and first responder before venturing into new realms of public safety. Now, she has been with NTA for 16 years and counting. NTA was founded as The Rev. Noel T. Adams Memorial Ambulance District, but the services’ long name has been abbreviated to NTA to keep it short. For NTA, the district consists of nine townships
Bridging EMS History and Communities Through
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 approach in the EMS field to improve patient care. Professionals from all medical, public and administrative backgrounds pioneered the advancements that EMS has today, and the National EMS Museum (NEMSM) preserves many legacies that holds unique stories of their own. NEMSM is dedicated to preserving and commemorating the history of EMS and started laying the foundations of celebrating EMS milestones since June 2006. By collecting historic equipment, books and tools of the trade, NEMSM has collected hundreds of artifacts representing the past 150 years of emergency care, from 1800’s trading cards to retired equipment (including
Effective Communication is Key in Saving Lives
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 of news out, there has to be attention grabbing techniques in doing so, and Greg Friese, Editorial Director of Lexipol and Editor-in-Chief of EMS1.com aims to revolutionize how professionals receive information, policies, training and resources for all public safety sectors across the U.S. Lexipol is the only company in the U.S. that serves all public safety and local government with solutions of the power of information with the impact of technology. To date, Lexipol provides more than 2 million first responders and local government officials with training, grant assistance, news and analysis. EMS1.com helps to
EMS and Fire Fighter Education Program to Provide Digital Learning through CSUtest.com for $35 Unlimited Access
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 efficiently provide their services. CSUtest.com offers a variety of online EMS and firefighter continuing education courses that allow professionals to expand the level of knowledge needed to provide a standard of care and service that goes far beyond basic proficiency. Thomas has been on the forefront of EMS and fire for 30 years. In being in the EMS realm of the Cleveland Fire Department and retiring as a battalion chief in Ohio, he has made it his mission to continue education through the digital age with the help of his CSUtest.com managing partner, Bill Sweeney.
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