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June 2004

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IAFC Releases Officer Development Handbook
05/31/2004
The new Officer Development Handbook released by the International Association of Fire Chiefs aims at moving the fire service towards professional status.
The new Officer Development Handbook released by the International Association of Fire Chiefs aims at moving the fire service towards professional status.
The new Officer Development...
05/31/2004
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New Jersey EMT Killed At Scene of Highway Response
05/31/2004
In March, squad volunteer James Dodridge, 52, was struck by a car and killed when he stopped to help at the scene of a minor accident on a highway through the township.
In March, squad volunteer James Dodridge, 52, was struck by a car and killed when he stopped to help at the scene of a minor accident on a highway through the township.
In March, squad volunteer James...
05/31/2004
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Rapid Sequence Intubation in the Prehospital Setting
05/31/2004
RSI is a dangerous procedure that should only be implemented in EMS systems with excellent medical command and control, and skilled providers.
RSI is a dangerous procedure that should only be implemented in EMS systems with excellent medical command and control, and skilled providers.
RSI is a dangerous procedure...
05/31/2004
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Anaphylactic and Anaphylactoid Reactions
05/31/2004
A thorough discussion on the etiology of anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions
A thorough discussion on the etiology of anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions
A thorough discussion on the...
05/31/2004
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June 2004 EMS Wire Service
05/31/2004
News from the wire.
News from the wire.
News from the wire.
05/31/2004
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Homeland Security Department Unveils National Incident Management System
05/31/2004
The new NIMS system will allow different departments and agencies to work seemlessly together during mass-casualty incidents.
The new NIMS system will allow different departments and agencies to work seemlessly together during mass-casualty incidents.
The new NIMS system will allow...
05/31/2004
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Drunk, Doped Up and On Duty: What`s a Manager to Do?
05/31/2004
It’s incumbent on EMS managers to know the signs of drug and alcohol abuse, so as to spot problems early.
It’s incumbent on EMS managers to know the signs of drug and alcohol abuse, so as to spot problems early.
It’s incumbent on EMS managers...
05/31/2004
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Preventive Maintenance: Does Your System Work for You?
05/31/2004
National Fire Protection Association standards are crucial to keeping your vehicles in top condition.
National Fire Protection Association standards are crucial to keeping your vehicles in top condition.
National Fire Protection...
05/31/2004
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Marathon Maladies & Dehydration Debunked
05/31/2004
Rob Curran
Hyponatremia, or overhydration, can be lethal if treating as a case of dehydration.
Hyponatremia, or overhydration, can be lethal if treating as a case of dehydration.
Hyponatremia, or overhydration,...
05/31/2004
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Blinded By the Lights: Feds to Study Vehicle Lighting Effects
05/31/2004
A new research project aims to shed light on driver disorientation from ambulance flashers.
A new research project aims to shed light on driver disorientation from ambulance flashers.
A new research project aims to...
05/31/2004
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ED Visits Continue to Escalate
05/31/2004
In 2002, more than 110 million visits were made to emergency departments nationwide
In 2002, more than 110 million visits were made to emergency departments nationwide
In 2002, more than 110 million...
05/31/2004
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Changes in the Public Safety Officers` Benefits Law Improve Coverage for Emergency Responders
05/31/2004
The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program provides significant financial benefits and educational assistance to survivors of public safety officers killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program provides significant financial benefits and educational assistance to survivors of public safety officers killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
The Public Safety Officers’...
05/31/2004
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Accepting Complaints
05/31/2004
Complaints are inevitable, here are some tips on how to deal with them.
Complaints are inevitable, here are some tips on how to deal with them.
Complaints are inevitable, here...
05/31/2004
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What`s New With ASTM?
05/31/2004
Paul Roman of the ASTM compares the government KKK-A-1822 Version E specification to ASTM's own F1220
Paul Roman of the ASTM compares the government KKK-A-1822 Version E specification to ASTM's own F1220
Paul Roman of the ASTM compares...
05/31/2004
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Asleep at the Wheel: Fatigue & Liability In EMS
05/31/2004
After an accident, the question of who is to blame quickly becomes the critical issue.
After an accident, the question of who is to blame quickly becomes the critical issue.
After an accident, the question...
05/31/2004
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National Safety Council Offers Tips to Keep June "Crash-Free"
05/31/2004
The NSC says education is the key to keeping the roads safe for EMS workers.
The NSC says education is the key to keeping the roads safe for EMS workers.
The NSC says education is the...
05/31/2004
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Mass Exposure to Carbon Dioxide
05/31/2004
An industrial incident in Isreal exposed a group of workers to extremely high concentrations of carbon dioxide.
An industrial incident in Isreal exposed a group of workers to extremely high concentrations of carbon dioxide.
An industrial incident in Isreal...
05/31/2004
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Simple Things
05/31/2004
Mike Smith weighs in on giving common courtesy in the field and out in the world.
Mike Smith weighs in on giving common courtesy in the field and out in the world.
Mike Smith weighs in on giving...
05/31/2004
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Time Management for EMS Personnel
05/31/2004
Time management tools and skills to make your workday more efficient.
Time management tools and skills to make your workday more efficient.
Time management tools and skills...
05/31/2004
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From PIO to PR in One Great Leap
05/31/2004
Phil Politano consults EMS agencies on improving both public and media relations.
Phil Politano consults EMS agencies on improving both public and media relations.
Phil Politano consults EMS...
05/31/2004
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Vehicle Operations: What’s Your Attitude?
05/31/2004
Driving an emergency vehicle is an inherently demanding and potentially dangerous part of our jobs. Ultimately, what emergency responders do behind the wheel can either lower this risk or raise it exponentially.
Driving an emergency vehicle is an inherently demanding and potentially dangerous part of our jobs. Ultimately, what emergency responders do behind the wheel can either lower this risk or raise it exponentially.
Driving an emergency vehicle is...
05/31/2004
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Art Hsieh on EMS Education
05/31/2004
While EMS education has been using simulation and scenarios for some time, the introduction of more advanced equipment will expand upon that experience. —Art Hsieh
While EMS education has been using simulation and scenarios for some time, the introduction of more advanced equipment will expand upon that experience. —Art Hsieh
While EMS education has been...
05/31/2004
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June 2004 Letters
05/31/2004
Reader responses to our most recent columns.
Reader responses to our most recent columns.
Reader responses to our most...
05/31/2004
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Preventing and Handling Your Own Emergencies
05/31/2004
In this final installment of Ambulance A&P, we’re going to walk you through a good vehicle checklist—and a couple of risky emergency procedures you may need to handle when there’s no one to help you
In this final installment of Ambulance A&P, we’re going to walk you through a good vehicle checklist—and a couple of risky emergency procedures you may need to handle when there’s no one to help you
In this final installment of...
05/31/2004
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June 2004 Industry News
05/31/2004
See who's moving up, getting hired, which companies are growing and what deals have been made.
See who's moving up, getting hired, which companies are growing and what deals have been made.
See who's moving up, getting...
05/31/2004
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IMS Consortium Publishing Highway Response Guide
05/31/2004
The National Fire Service Incident Management System Consortium has produced a guide for major highway incidents
The National Fire Service Incident Management System Consortium has produced a guide for major highway incidents
The National Fire Service...
05/31/2004
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Frank Giampetro Receives 2003 Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year Award
05/31/2004
Ability to educate marked Frank Giampetro for the highest award a local chapter can give.
Ability to educate marked Frank Giampetro for the highest award a local chapter can give.
Ability to educate marked Frank...
05/31/2004
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The Abaris Group Announces New Online Newsletter
05/31/2004
The Abaris Group releases its first online newsletter: The Tag Line.
The Abaris Group releases its first online newsletter: The Tag Line.
The Abaris Group releases its...
05/31/2004
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Managing Generation X Employees
05/31/2004
Gary Ludwig spends a few moments on managing the generation gap.
Gary Ludwig spends a few moments on managing the generation gap.
Gary Ludwig spends a few moments...
05/31/2004
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Emergency Vehicle Driving and Traffic Preemption
05/31/2004
Traffic signal preemption and its contribution to safe passage at intersections.
Traffic signal preemption and its contribution to safe passage at intersections.
Traffic signal preemption and...
05/31/2004
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A Bad Way to End a Vacation
05/31/2004
David Powers analyzes the treatment of a jellyfish sting victim.
David Powers analyzes the treatment of a jellyfish sting victim.
David Powers analyzes the...
05/31/2004
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In Memory of Tammy
05/31/2004
The death of EMT Tammy Mundell brings to light the dangers of the roads we drive on everyday.
The death of EMT Tammy Mundell brings to light the dangers of the roads we drive on everyday.
The death of EMT Tammy Mundell...
05/31/2004
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Survivor Assistance Officer Helps Crews Return to Service
05/31/2004
Lt. David Sotrines introduces a way to help tramautized victims and get EMS crews on to their next call.
Lt. David Sotrines introduces a way to help tramautized victims and get EMS crews on to their next call.
Lt. David Sotrines introduces a...
05/31/2004
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