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In a previous article “The 5 Steps to Medical Dispatch Size Up” I discussed some of the items that we should be thinking about upon dispatch of the call and prior arrival to the scene. In this article, we’ll continue to assume we’ve arrived on the scene safely and...

It is vitally important and increases the odds of saving a life when we as the fire/ems service understand and perform a quick, complete and efficient EMS scene size-up. As a Paramedic, EMS officer, Fire Officer and EMS instructor,  I find very few providers understand the scene...

In a previous article “The 5 Steps to Medical Dispatch Size Up” I discussed some of the items that we should be thinking about upon dispatch of the call and prior arrival to the scene. In this article, let’s assume we’ve arrived on the scene safely and have the...

  Welcome back to another 5 Minute Clinic. In today’s class, we will be discussing how to assess and initiate care for the patient with altered mental status. Click here to for the 5 Minute EMS Clinic–Altered Mental Status V2   For other great 5 minute...

 Welcome back to another 5 Minute Clinic. In today’s class, we will be discussing the first 5 minutes of patient care. Click here to for the 5 Minute EMS Clinic-The First Five Minutes   For other great 5 minute clinics, check out the Firefighter Toolbox’s 5...

Even if your fire department does not provide ambulance services, there is always an increasing demand for firefighters to provide basic medical treatment for their citizens. The following article details the 5 “must-have” types of medical equipment that should be in every fire...