EMS personnel shortage. Is there a shortage of people or pay? Is the answer more education? Take a listen to this age ole EMS conundrum below. Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider.  Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS Yes, I Want To Be […]

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No One Wants To Work In EMS

This episode asks: When a patient says “I can’t breathe” How can we tell if they are telling the truth? Should that even be part of the assessment? Plus… Being eased into 911 or thrown in the deep end. Which is better? What to do when you’re in a self taught EMS program Take a listen: […]

The “I Can’t Breathe” Myth

On episode “this one”: Quitting and failing is easy, EMS classes are not. That’s a good thing. Flipping the classroom The NY EMT having to take full recertifications because paperwork wasn’t in on time? Take a listen below Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider.  Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, […]

Quitting and failing is easy, EMS classes are not

Been seeing some news about EMS providers being charged criminally for medication errors. Will providers start thinking twice before giving a treatment if they don’t have too? This and tips on treating transgender patients. Do we really need them? Take a listen below Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider.  Get a variety of study and review resources […]

Your EMS Mistake May Take You To Jail

I wanted to share this NREMT exam struggle story on passing the NREMT.  One of my coaching students thought they knew it all. But when his classmates where moving ahead he was stuck behind and feeling like he was being laughed at.  True of not, it can be very unsettling when you feel your peers […]

The Time They Laughed At You

Just did an interview with Lights Cameras Action and we talked about a variety of topics including: The EMS testing environment The importance of call reviews (even lift assists) How to be prepared for potential opportunities when they come up. Not while they happen Jim’s 9/11 experience Plus more, including some inside takes on TM […]

The Lights Sirens Action Interview

When you are off duty, what would you respond to? Would you help the “disheveled person lying on the sidewalk?” What is your off duty story? Watch the video or listen below.  Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider.  Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at […]

Where does your EMS duty start and stop?

Dave, Jim and Josh talk about a method some instructors use to help their students even though the student probably thinks otherwise. Plus why bathroom breaks in EMS are different. Watch the video or just listen here: Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider.  Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master […]

EMS Bathroom Breaks, Instructor Engagement and…

You can thank your instructor later. When your EMS instructor makes that scenario too difficult. They likely aren’t trying to make you look bad.  More often, they are trying to prepare you for the inevitable.  Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider.  Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and […]

EMS Calls That Don’t Go As Planned

EMS attracts people from many different backgrounds and cultures. It also seems to know no age limit. But when is it too old to get into the EMS field? How about too old to be in or stay in EMS? Like many things in EMS you will get various answers and opinions on this. So […]

When Is It Too Old To Get Into EMS?

I did this quick review on a couple of key subjects in EMS you should consider when assessing your patients and the possibility of a vascular leakage issue. Be back soon with a full episode and guests.

Quick EMS Plumbing Review

Is being in EMS as a part time job a good idea? Not talking about volunteers really. But the accountant or car repair tech that decides EMS is a good PT opportunity. Does this hurt the profession? Or even the organizations they work for. Listen in and give us your feedback on this

Should We Dabble As EMS Professionals?

On episode “this one” Jim, Dave and Josh talk about the growing changes in EMS since the pandemic began. Working in mobile units, ED overflows, giving vaccines and now working with mental health professionals as part of non emergent response. Plus the increased role Community Paramedics are also playing to help provide better care and […]

Will The Pandemic Be The “Thing” To Push EMS Forward?

This episode of the podcast is joined by Paramedic Matthew Monahemi, one of the founders of MURU. This new app is focused on the EMS provider. Super easy to use and the best part? It is tailored to you the user. Watch this episode to see how this all got started and get an inside […]

Finally, An App Just For EMS By EMS

This first episode of 2021 is a bit of a change up for us. But we wanted to take a moment and give some tips and advice for your personal use. So many EMS professionals live paycheck to paycheck and never plan for retirement, injury or even a career change. Disability is not the new […]

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