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The Mother of Invention - Science vs Tradition

By now, all delegates from the EMS Safety Foundation (click here) have made their way back to their home states and countries after attending RETTmobile 2009, one of Europe’s largest public safety expositions and trade fairs. I had never been overseas before and I found the whole experience very refreshing, informative and lots of fun. It really was like I was on “The Amazing Race,” finding my way around Germany without speaking any… Continue

Added by Wayne M. Zygowicz on May 20, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

The Ultimate Driving Experience

The second day of the RETTmobile 2009 conference started off wonderfully with a beautiful warm sunny day in Germany. The crowd was large and representatives from counties across Europe packed the trade show. As we entered the safety expo a large contingent from Dubai were being escorted from their oversized mobile medical vehicle as search and rescue team dogs and their handlers strolled by. Much to my surprise you’ll find that dogs are allowed in most German restaurants and bars. I and t… Continue

Added by Wayne M. Zygowicz on May 16, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Live From RETTmobile 2009

There’s one thing I realized as I rode the bus from Fulda to the retired air force base in the German country side and that was “I’m not in Kansas anymore Toto.” They came from all over the world through the lush green, purple and yellow crop fields to the site of RETTmobile 2009, one of Europe’s largest EMS, fire and rescue exhibitions and public safety trade fairs. The setting had a very international flavor. Among the tens of thousands who attended were 22 delegates hosted by the E… Continue

Added by Wayne M. Zygowicz on May 14, 2009 at 7:49pm — 1 Comment

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Have you ever gotten onto an airplane and were met at the door by a nice stewardess in a pressed uniform that helped you to your seat. Then, after you were comfortably at cruising altitude they offered you FREE cocktails, fed you a four course meal with real silverware, offered you a warm towel after dinner and brought you a after dinner drink, all while you watched one of twelve movies that were available. Then nine hours (and one Ambien) later I arrived in Frankfurt, Germany on Lufthansa airli… Continue

Added by Wayne M. Zygowicz on May 12, 2009 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

The Amazing Race

Twenty-two US delegates will leave by air from multiple USA cities and must find their way to Fulda, Germany, the site of RETTmobile 2009. click here Their first stop will be the airport in Frankfurt, Germany where they must maneuver the multilevel airport complex and locate the train station. Multiple trains will… Continue

Added by Wayne M. Zygowicz on May 8, 2009 at 12:30am — 1 Comment

Castles, Cafes and EMS Innovations

Hi JEMS Subscribers, I’m Wayne Zygowicz, JEMS Editorial Board Member and EMS Chief with Littleton Fire Rescue (Colorado). Have you ever wondered how EMS, fire service or rescue assistance is provided in other countries? What equipment, training and resources do foreign rescue teams use to provide service in other parts of the world? Now you’ll have an opportunity to get a snap shot of what’s available across the Atlantic by following my blog as I travel to Germany to see what new EMS innovation… Continue

Added by Wayne M. Zygowicz on April 25, 2009 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments

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