After a few minutes engaging this morning on the American Paramedic Association Facebook page, I've realized that many of those advocating higher education and a degree requirement for paramedics have little understanding of higher education or how … [Continue reading]
How To Foul Up National Volunteer Week
Posted on April 8, 2019 Written by
So, we all know that volunteer fire and EMS organizations routinely say they're short of volunteers. Check out any small town media or even fire and EMS websites and social media sites and you see the same stories about organizations struggling for … [Continue reading]
Masters of Our Own Destiny
Posted on March 28, 2019 Written by
EMS is dependent on others to get what little we do. Whether it's getting physician involvement for clinical changes or convincing those with the money that a new ambulance is needed, we have to get others involved in our destiny. If you listen … [Continue reading]
We Need More Lawyers
Posted on March 20, 2019 Written by
Shakespeare wrote in Henry VI, “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” Even as a practicing attorney, I can empathize. As I like to say, ninety-nine percent of attorneys give the rest of us a bad name. Or there’s my other favorite … [Continue reading]
Community Paramedicine
Posted on March 4, 2019 Written by
Years ago, I attended a Citizen's Police Academy program sponsored by my local police department. It was designed to give the general public an insight into how the police department works and foster communications between the police and the … [Continue reading]
A Farewell to the NAEMT
Posted on January 28, 2019 Written by
Dear Mr. Zavadsky: First of all, I appreciate your offer to reach out last week after my blog entry regarding my views on what appeared to be NAEMT’s no position of a position statement on the ongoing discussion regarding a degree requirement for … [Continue reading]
Lead, Follow, or Get the Hell Out of the Way
Posted on January 23, 2019 Written by
If you've been following any EMS news as of late, you've read about the position paper that paramedics should have a minimum of a two year degree. The position paper was issued by the National Association of EMS Educators, the National EMS Management … [Continue reading]
Election Night (Not what you think)
Posted on November 7, 2018 Written by
Election Night brings out the worst in many of us. In large part because of the 24 hour news cycle amplified by social media, we get way too invested in politics and sometimes let our mouth overload our rear. (Pro-tip for those of us who love … [Continue reading]
Another Volunteer Crisis
Posted on October 23, 2018 Written by
As sure as the day is long, we can count on the EMS news sites to do a post on the volunteer crisis in fire and EMS organizations. And EMS1 did its part yesterday. And of course, y'all know I have to comment. So, let's do a rehash and … [Continue reading]
