A lot was unpacked on this episode. We chat about when is it OK to grab that first cup of Java? Plus we would be remiss if we didn’t talk about the recent EMS providers charge with murder in IL. Watch this show or listen below. Get your FREE Responder membership to study and review and be better at EMS.  Join Here ..read more

Watch above or listen below:   Ever wonder what other EMS professionals want from their career? Is it inline with your desires or concerns in EMS? Join Jim and Greg Friese as they talk about some highlights in the EMS Trend Report. Get a copy of the report here Get your FREE Responder membership to study and review and be better at EMS.  Join Here ..read more

The Great NREMT Hoax What do you think? The recent NREMT resolution to change eligibility requirements has brought on a variety of opinions, and of course, what would EMS Office Hours be without an opinion of our own? I mean we all have one, just like… Join Jim, Josh and Dave as we talk about this proposal and what it means for EMS if anything. Is the NREMT really needed after all, or is it a big hoax states have bought into for far too long. Watch the video or Listen below.  Get your FREE Responder membership to study and review and be better at EMS.  Join Here ..read more

No more EMS skill sheets How ever will we evaluate EMS candidates and ensure their success in class, on exams and in the field? This episode of EMS Office Hours talks about this and more like EMS Week and why the do we keep up that farce? Be Better At EMS ..read more

Remember that violent patient manikin in EMT class? Or what about the simulated patient under arrest? Yeah, most EMT courses stick to the basics and rarely present students with a violent patient or patient in custody scenario.  It’s hard to do and time is often limited in class. So instructors have to stick with the basics.  But then you have that shiny new NREMT card and go on your first violent patient call and find patient assessment is anything but your standard head to toe.  This episode of the podcast discusses the violent patients, the ones under arrest and even the o ..read more

With high EMS call volumes, low acuity calls, long ED waits and patient just plain looking to avoid the ED altogether. New mobile urgent care units bring the Dr, nurse, PA or EMT to your home. Offering treatments for asthma, COPD, minor injuries, ECG’s, IV’s, kidney stones and even COVID tests. Will this help or hurt EMS in the future? Be Better At EMS 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 A Member ..read more

When people call 911 and then request transport to a specific hospital. Should EMS honor that request?  Or should we transport to the closest appropriate facility based on the patients signs, symptoms and our suspected clinical picture of the patient? In NYC they have attempted to take away the choice of facility for a patient  due to the call volume and hospital overloading from COVID Specifically when people are calling for non emergency reasons and just want a trip to the ED for minor issues or are looking for a COVID test to be done. This week on the show Jim and Dav ..read more

What do you do when your partner just doesn’t want to follow the rules or when your agency turns a blind eye to it?  This episode Dave, Jim and Josh talk about dealing with rule breaking partners agencies that let it happen and the back in the day mindset of EMS. 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 A Member ..read more

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 A Member ..read more

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: 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 A Member ..read more