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John W. Magyar

10 Most Critical Problems Facing EMS Today

What do you think are the 10 most critical problems facing EMS today? Please number them and keep it brief. I'll start out with a few of ...

Started by John W. Magyar

6 Nov 2
Reply by antonio craig
Mark A. Duell

Who Legally is Aloud to Make the Call?

Okay, is a Chief aloud to recall Medics before there is a certified EMT on scene? The Chief is not a EMT.

Started by Mark A. Duell

7 Nov 2
Reply by antonio craig
John W. Magyar

WHO SHOULD BE DISPATCHED, CLOSEST AVAILABLE OR DESIGNATED SERVICE FOR THAT AREA?

This is similar to Dave's post but more specific to who "should be" dispatched to an emergency call. For example: A call comes in for som...

Started by John W. Magyar

18 Nov 2
Reply by antonio craig
Jeff Gaudio

EMT-I

I have been hearing that PA will be making it mandatory for all EMTs to become EMT-I certified. Does anybody have information on this?

Started by Jeff Gaudio

5 Oct 22
Reply by blair4630
Andrew Capone

New Ambulance Service in York County Provides Better Care and Coverage

I was pleased to be part of this new ALS service following graduation. We began ALS service in September and things have been running smo...

Started by Andrew Capone

2 Oct 22
Reply by blair4630
JJ Magyar

The New EMSTAT

Looking for info about the new EMSTAT. Many providers tell me they are disappointed. If we get some constructive postings we can let MedM...

Started by JJ Magyar

9 Jun 3
Reply by Michael Hulsizer
David E. Courter

Oldie but goodie: To scoop or not to scoop, for suspected spine injured Pt

This discussion is as old as the hills and to tell you the truth I could probably go to the mat defending either side of the argument aga...

Started by David E. Courter

0 May 30
George J. Aupperlee

EMS Week 2009- Free Drinks at Sheetz Wednesday 05/20/09

All Pennsylvania Sheetz Stores are honoring EMS Providers on WEDNESDAY-MAY 20, 2009 Present a valid EMS Certification/ID or be in unifo...

Started by George J. Aupperlee

0 May 19
Allen D. Slotterback

There when you need them

Three of our own are now famous through out the Daily Item's publication area! http://www.dailyitem.com/homepage/local_story_139080044.html

Started by Allen D. Slotterback

0 May 19
Jeremy Reese

Clinical Time for EMT-B Students

Many times I have vented about the need for improvement in the Pennsylvania BLS education program. I have heard countless others with the...

Started by Jeremy Reese

63 May 17
Reply by Jody McKibben

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