This Week in EMS: DHS Grant Funds...Open Source Software...Dealing With Low Performers
The federal government has opened up another round of awards for disaster, homeland security and other emergency needs.
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New Grant Funds Available from DHS
The federal government has opened up another round of awards for disaster, homeland security and other emergency needs.
Carbon Monoxide Hospitalizes Kan. Responders, Civilian Killed
Officials say one person died, two emergency responders were hospitalized and nine others were treated after being overcome by carbon monoxide in central Kansas.
Driver Crashes Car Into Nev. Casino; Two Dead, 9 Hurt
A 70-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a car crashing through the entrance of a Laughlin resort on Wednesday, killing two women and injuring at least seven others.
Technology Today
Much of the software used by emergency services today comes in a "one size fits all" box. It makes no difference if the community is 600 or 600,000, and, for many smaller agencies, the cost of such software is simply out of reach. The Open ISES project offers fire/EMS departments easy-to-use dispatch software for free.
The Corner Office: Practical Management for EMS Leaders
Dealing With Low Performers in EMS
Dealing with chronic low-performers can be one of the most daunting tasks in any management team's purview. But, if executed well, a simple, straightforward method based on best practices in healthcare can transform any organization.
Continuing Education
Because EMS agencies respond to requests for assistance due to abdominal pain, providers should have a basic understanding of abdominal anatomy, as well as the conditions that can result in abdominal pain or discomfort. This month's CE article provides a general overview of abdominal pathology.
This CE activity is approved by EMS Magazine, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 1.5 CEUs.
Industry News
Pulling Back the Mil-Spec Curtain
Given the dependence on Mil-Spec to evaluate rugged laptops, here's some information on common misconceptions and important recommendations to help anyone considering which rugged notebooks to deploy.
Featured Job
Firefighter/Paramedic, Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue, Dillon, CO
Job requirements: Previous firefighter experience typically attained with 2-3 years experience (volunteer, resident, career firefighter and ambulance service experience applies); Colorado/IFSAC Firefighter I; NREMT-Paramedic or CO EMT-Paramedic; Colorado/IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations Certification; Incident Command System I-200 (ICS), I-700 (NIMS); Must posses or be capable of obtaining Wildland Red Card (S130/190).
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Featured Forum Thread
Swan Song for Volunteer EMS in the Big Apple?
lifevsdeathuk says: I read with alarm but little surprise that the Fire Department of New York is bent on factoring the volunteer squads out of the 911 system for that city. When I profiled the volunteer squads of that city in a running series for EMS Magazine almost a decade ago, long-term pessimism characterized the outlook of the volunteer leaders there.
Follow the link to read more, or browse other topics at www.emsresponder.com/forums.
Poll Question
This week we ask our readers: Do you get feedback on your CPR?
Have you recently written a successful grant proposal? Then we would like to hear from you for an article we are preparing on grantwriting best practices. Please e-mail your experiences to Nancy Perry, Editorial Director.
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