The Best EMS Pants for EMT's and Paramedics Updated for 2019 A good pair of pants is essential in order for EMTs and Paramedics to perform at their best while on the job. First responders will spend a lot of time in a single pair of pants and in a variety of environments. During the [...]
What Is A Trauma Bag, Also Known As a Jump Bag? As a trained or soon to be trained EMT, you might want to consider owning your own jump bag. A jump bag, also known as a trauma bag or EMT bag is exactly what it sounds like. It is a bag or pouch that [...]
Updated for 2019 Best EMS Boots for EMT's and Paramedics on any Budget A good pair of boots is essential to the job performance of EMTs and Paramedics. First responders will spend a lot of time on their feet in varying environments. During the course of their career, an EMT will go through a pair [...]
Updated for 2019! As a new EMT, one of the more daunting concerns can be: What sort of gear do I need as an EMT? Being an emergency care provider requires special tools for the field. As a responder, it is your duty to make sure that you have the correct personal equipment to make [...]
Photo By: Aaron Smith Used with permission via Creative Commons 2.0 What is the NREMT Exam? Updated for 2019 In most states, the process for certification in the EMS field involves the National Registry. The Registry is a testing body that provides a standard of testing and many states use this body as a way [...]
What Is An EMT Knife or Rescue Tool A proper EMT knife is much more than a blade with a star of life on it. Rescue tools help a first responder gain quick access or assess a patient during trauma or medical emergencies. A proper EMT knife is also a rescue tool. This article has [...]
What Is A Stethoscope Used For? (Updated: 2019) Stethoscopes are one of the most important tools in an EMT or Paramedics arsenal. They allow them to listen to the normally inaudible noises the body makes. They can be used to assess the lungs, bowels, and even detect signs of crepitus when dealing with a suspected [...]
The Leatherman EMS Multitool The name Leatherman is well-known for its various quality multitools. Inside a typical Leatherman, one can find knives, scissors, saws, pliers, etc. EMS providers have a need for specialized tools in their line of work and the Leather Raptor EMS tool fits this niche perfectly. With the Raptor you get 6 tools [...]
Photo By: Paul Long Used with permission via Creative Commons 2.0 Professional Description of EMS Providers Emergency Medical Service Providers are the backbone of emergency medicine. Many individuals are sick and injured outside of the hospital setting and it is sometimes necessary for trained professionals to render aid before a patient reaches a hospital emergency room. [...]
EMT Training in Arizona Arizona EMT training is structured to teach essential lifesaving skills that Emergency Personnel have to master during their careers. These skills will form the basis that will empower EMTs to greatly improve the pre hospital outcomes of the patients they encounter. Becoming an EMT in Arizona is not as simple as filling out a job application. Emergency medicine is [...]
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