EMS Office Hours

As EMS providers we get a lot of training on many topics. Cardiac, pharmacology, IV skills, airway management etc. But what about training on keeping us safe and preventing injuries. I mean beyond a handbook, OSHA video or a gentle, "Be safe out there". Should EMS agencies offer their paramedics and EMTs real formal training on driving the ambulance, lifting patients and situational awareness? Wouldn't training like this not only prevent injuries, but also save on the financial end in lost wages, ambulance repairs and insurance. Maybe even prevent the ending of an EMS career too early. Join us for some thoughts on this and bring us how your agency trains or doesn't train you in safety. ===== This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Sign up now for a free trial of their employee scheduling and management software by clicking here. http://EMSManager.net  

Jims favorite episode of the month - the Rapid Fire Show. Anything goes as always with discussions on current EMS topics, news and more. Join us live and bring your hot EMS topic to the show, EMS Manager proudly sponsors this episode. Sign up for a free trial of their EMS employee scheduling software at http://emsmanager.net Join Josh on Facebook - http://facebook.com/wantynu Be a part of Jim's team at Turbo Medic - http://turbomedic.com

Every once in awhile we like to talk about the whole ambulance driver nametag. Should we care and why? Does it matter and the perception that gets us there. But don't we own part of the reason we are called Ambulance Drivers? With EMS facebook pages touting Taxi this and shucking that, its no wonder we can't shake the name. Plus the fact that the bulk of the call types we get really don;t leave us with much else to do but drive the ambulance. A sensititive topic for sure but not as bad as Volly vs. Paid which we are saving for another episode. Join us for this one with your thoughts and suggestions on how we shed this brand we have made for ourselves once and for all. == This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Sign up for a customized free trial of their innovative and easy to use employee management software. http://emsmanager.net == Check out Jim at http://emsseo.com and Josh at http://wantynu.com  

We all have them. Those things that annoy us while working on the ambulance. Maybe its driving technique, the way the stretcher gets set up, your IV start pack or even the initial approach by your partner to patients. So what are your EMS pet peeves and how do you handle them? Join us to share and bring a friend. This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Go sign up for a free trial of their EMS employee scheduling software at http://emsmanager.net

Join us for this episode as we discuss various topics in EMS including, toxic bosses, EMS crucifixion, increase in EMS LODD and more. This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Visit http://emsmanager.net and sign up for a free trial of their EMS employee scheduling software. 

Becoming a paramedic can be done via college or technical schools and can range from 6 months to two years. But what about those courses that offer paramedic training online? Can this be a viable option? While not the optimal path to becoming a paramedic, there is one situation where this distance learning can be beneficial. Join Jim and special guest Evan Feuer from Medic Training International as they discuss how to create paramedics overseas using US based training and standards. This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Get a free trial of this great employee management software by visiting EMSManager.nethttp://emsmanager.net  

After a short break for Memorial Day, Josh and Jim are back to discuss a topic that in the past may not have been at the forefront of our EMS list. Discussing the recent JEMS issue and EMS preparedness, we talk about how it can pay off and why more than ever preparation can be the key to patient survival and provider safety. Join us live with your observations and experiences. Thanks to EMS Manager for their continued support of the show. Visit WANTYNU for the best oxygen wrench you'll ever own. Check out Jim over at EMSSEO for some great study and training tools.

One Mission One Team. Can this be possible? If you have listened to the show you know we really seem far from one of anything. But perhaps we are closer or can get closer than we think possible. Join us with your EMS week plans and how you define this years slogan. This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Now is a great time to sign up for a free trial of this EMS employee management software. Click here to get started.

Once again we have the popular Rapid Fire show where anything goes and we do some quick commentary on popular EMS related topics. Join us with your burning questions live in the chat room. ===== Are you looking for a powerful EMS employee scheduling tool? Check out the customized free trial of EMS Manager by clicking here.

Did you hear about the woman who was arrested for calling 911 over one hundred times? Why do we accept this abuse? Join us with your frequent flier story. Thanks to EMS Manager for sponsoring this episode.

Ever think EMS should do more cross training with our law enforcement and fire counterparts or vice versa? It can be hard to know what is expected of us at fire scenes, criime scenes and accidents. I am sure it is just as frustrating to police and fire when they don't know what we expect or need from them on our calls. Better inter agency training can certainly help alleviate confusion and make us appear much more in tune with each other to the public as well. Join Jim and special guest Rommie Duckworth who is filling in for Josh for this episode. =========== This episode is sponsored by EMS Manager. Be sure to claim your free customized trial of their EMS employee scheduling software by clicking here.

With recent events in Boston and Texas, the idea of situational awareness for EMS providers is one where we should evaluate and re-evaluate our roles. But while you often hear about situational awareness and may even be keenly aware of it during these calls, the actual situation itself can often have us abandoning training, in favor of saving lives. Come join us as we discuss these events, emergency response and other hot topics in EMS. This episode of EMS Office Hours is sponsored by EMS Manager. Get a free trial of this employee scheduling and management software by clicking here.

What are the requirements to be in EMS? Are there any screening requirements that instill confidence in the public? Shouldn't we require stricter rules to allow someone to become an EMT or paramedic? Join us live for this and other topics facing EMS. Visit our sponsor EMS Manager for a free trial of their employee scheduling software. Click here,

As April brings in spring or tries to anyway here on the east coast. It comes time for the monthly rapid fire episode. Anything goes this week as we bring up popular EMS news topics, grip about work and hope we end with a few pointers to share with the masses. Join us via live chat or call in toll free. Do you need employee scheduling software? Maybe you are considering it. Good idea. While you are searching for the right platform, go check out EMS Manager. Get a customized free trial and I know your search will be over. Go find out what I am talking about by clicking here.

With continued attention and increase in social media snafus by EMS providers. We spend a little time on this recorded Easter Office Hours and discuss being socially aware with regards to media channels like Facebook and Twitter. While not all issues are simply mistakes, some are glimpses into the real thoughts of certain providers. To us there is no roon for this in EMS but we hope it opens dialogue to proper social media use in EMS. It can definitely benefit us more than we realize. http://emsseo.com http://wantynu.com Get your free trial of EMS Manager via our sponsor by visiting them here. ** This is a pre-recorded holiday show we did via Google + Hangouts.**