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When Words Fail - (EMS) Family Violence in the Rig

You may have seen recent news regarding an altercation involving two FDNY paramedics ↗️while on duty. 

The Inside EMS Podcast with Chris Cebollro and Kelly Grayson explores root issues behind altercations such as this.

Grayson cites a failure of leadership and unnecessary organizational pressures.

Bill Degnan Sat, 01/18/2020 - 09:57
Think Outside The Box For Responder Wellness

My first reaction was, "We have a box???" But, the article explores things that individuals or agencies can use to improve the well being of first responders. There's a reason it was probably the subject of the first chapter in your EMS textbook.

The writer, a patrol officer with Taunton (Mass.) PD, should get credit for having figured us out. You know we're all broken toys.   So, take some moments for yourself and let the healing begin.

Bill Degnan Wed, 01/15/2020 - 11:08

If EMS Was In The Construction Industry

Submitted by Bill Degnan on Tue, 01/07/2020 - 20:13

An advantage to having come to EMS from a Construction background is that one can view safety from a different perspective. In EMS, the paperwork is after action. In Construction, it is said that when the weight of the paperwork exceeds that of the project, the construction phase may begin. No less true for construction safety. Before a task can begin, a Job Hazard Analysis must be produced and approved and it is briefed with the workers before any new phase of work. Over the years, some of us assembled our own version of "The JHA From Hell".