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His Baby Fu Is Strong
Check out this pediatrician on KevinMD. My baby fu is quite strong, too, but I’ll be adding this trick to my repertoire. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - December 4, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs

Shooter Self Care Class in Fort Worth
If you missed the first one, we’re doing another for the good folks at Among The Leaves. Shooter Self Care class at Elk Castle Shooting Sports, January 8, 2016. Read what some other shooters had to say about our class: DW Drang Daddy Bear Derek Ward Random Geeking Sandcastle Scrolls Tamara K. See you guys ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - December 3, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Shooter Self Care Source Type: blogs

For You Louisiana EMS Instructor Types
The Louisiana Ambulance Alliance Center for Education for EMS is holding a continuing education day for EMS instructors at Ouachita Parish Fire Department Training Center on December 12, 2015. This is not a mandatory BEMS Instructor update, but rather a day of instructional tips and tricks, teaching methodology, flipped and virtual classrooms, and so on. ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - December 3, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Conferences EMS Education LRAA ACE4EMS Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: EMS operations in the Warm Zone
Last week on Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I welcomed Steve Erwin to the show, to talk about active shooters, rescue task forces, and EMS operations in the warm zone. Give us a listen. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - November 18, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Inside EMS Podcasting Tactical EMS Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: There’s No Such Thing As A Safe Scene
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss the latest EMS news and events. We chat about the distressingly commonplace reports of violence against EMS providers, and the case of a UK cardiac arrest survivor who was resuscitated after 25 shocks. Give us a listen to learn about double sequential ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - November 18, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

A Little Conference Linky Love
Just finished two speaking engagements at two great conferences. Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at EMSAC 2015 in Keystone, CO. Keystone’s right at 10,000 feet, and despite being the flatlander wondering who the hell had stolen all the oxygen, I had a wonderful time. The Kesytone Resort and Conference Center is a ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - November 12, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Conferences Sweet linky love Source Type: blogs

Inside EMS Podcast: Why You Can’t Believe The News Edition
In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss the latest EMS news and events, including the news story of the EMT in New York supposedly suspended for helping a choking girl. Turns out, there’s a lot more to the story. Go listen, and give us your thoughts. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - November 3, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Inside EMS Podcasting Source Type: blogs

For You EMS Types…
… there’s a new column up on EMS1. The EMS Protocol Paradox. Read. Enjoy. Opine. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - November 2, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Administration & Leadership The Ambulance Driver's Perspective Source Type: blogs

Shooter Self Care in Fort Worth
If you’re a shooter, and you don’t carry a first aid kit in you’re range bag, you’re leaving the house unprepared. Given the remote location and lack of appropriate first aid facilities at most shooting ranges, being prepared to treat yourself or your buddy until EMS arrives can literally mean the difference between life and ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - October 27, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Shooter Self Care Source Type: blogs

Active Shooter Response
By way of my fellow Shooter Self Care faculty EMS Artifact, I discovered an article on EMS1 by my colleague Nicholas Miller on active shooter response. In it, Nick highlights the common elements of active shooter incidents: Active shooter incidents have taught us some sobering truths: Despite the advice to run, shoot, fight; there are ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - October 23, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Shooter Self Care Uncategorized Source Type: blogs

From Sow’s Ear to Silk Purse
I’m a bit hard on my guns. As a kid, I spent many an hour field-stripping and meticulously cleaning every gun I owned after every use, under the watchful eye of my father. At least once a year, they got detail-stripped. We used WD-40 and 3 in 1 Oil, and despite the shortcomings of those ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - October 21, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Gun Pr0n Gun Reviews Source Type: blogs

NAEMT Elections Are Open!
Hey, NAEMT members, officer elections are open until midnight Eastern time, October 28. This is your national EMS advocacy organization. Make your voices heard. I’d like to take this opportunity to reiterate my support for my inside EMS co-host Chris Cebollero, who is running for an at-large board position. Go vote. (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - October 15, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: EMS Advocacy NAEMT Source Type: blogs

The British Grease Gun
I tell you, when you’re shooting a Sten Mark II, it takes all your self-control to keep from saying, “I say, Nigel, after we put down these Jerries, I could go for a spot of tea.” (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - October 15, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Gun Pr0n Shooting Source Type: blogs

Shooter Self Care in Fort Worth
If you’re a shooter, and you don’t carry a first aid kit in your range bag, you’re leaving the house unprepared. Given the remote location and lack of appropriate first aid facilities at most shooting ranges, being prepared to treat yourself or your buddy until EMS arrives can literally mean the difference between life and ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - October 14, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Shooter Self Care Source Type: blogs

KTKC 2015 Fundraising Challenge: THE WINNERS!
We’ve tallied every donation made between September 1 and 30, and 2015 was a record-breaking year for Kilted to Kick Cancer! Our final tally is… [drumroll please] … $24, 609! We had 394 unique donators, and 23 teams were on the board. You fundraising teams, and the people who graciously supported you, made this year’s ... (Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver)
Source: A Day In the Life of An Ambulance Driver - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: ambulancedriverfiles Tags: Charity Kilted to Kick Cancer Win a Free Gun Source Type: blogs