/uniform-stories Uniform Stories en-US Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:31:48 GMT /ems-humor/articles/20-more-thoughts-only-a-paramedic-will-understand-p77IbAtLSEjzklUY/ You haven't been in EMS long enough if you don't yell "Clear right!" when you're driving off-duty Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:31:48 GMT /ems-humor/articles/20-more-thoughts-only-a-paramedic-will-understand-p77IbAtLSEjzklUY/ /health-wellness/articles/why-no-one-will-ever-understand-you-like-your-ems-partner-PCFrm5w86Lh1q62F/ There is something sacred inside the cab of the world's ambulances Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /health-wellness/articles/why-no-one-will-ever-understand-you-like-your-ems-partner-PCFrm5w86Lh1q62F/ /health-wellness/articles/how-writing-may-have-saved-my-ems-career-d6nrFobD0ZnOoV7Y/ When I started writing, I never imagined that it would actually make me a better paramedic Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /health-wellness/articles/how-writing-may-have-saved-my-ems-career-d6nrFobD0ZnOoV7Y/ /ems-humor/articles/20-more-thoughts-only-a-paramedic-will-understand-p77IbAtLSEjzklUY/ You haven't been in EMS long enough if you don't yell "Clear right!" when you're driving off-duty Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:31:48 GMT /ems-humor/articles/20-more-thoughts-only-a-paramedic-will-understand-p77IbAtLSEjzklUY/ /labor-issues/articles/minn-ems-union-says-new-uniforms-too-closely-resemble-police-cSfO2THHFnnLcYJf/ Leaders cite safety concerns, potential for confusion among non-English speaking patients Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:08:45 GMT /labor-issues/articles/minn-ems-union-says-new-uniforms-too-closely-resemble-police-cSfO2THHFnnLcYJf/ /communications-dispatch/articles/the-forgotten-corner-of-the-first-responder-universe-K4L4bh7scr8JgjZu/ The role, though thankless, is endlessly important. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:21:02 GMT /communications-dispatch/articles/the-forgotten-corner-of-the-first-responder-universe-K4L4bh7scr8JgjZu/ /health-wellness/articles/why-no-one-will-ever-understand-you-like-your-ems-partner-PCFrm5w86Lh1q62F/ There is something sacred inside the cab of the world's ambulances Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /health-wellness/articles/why-no-one-will-ever-understand-you-like-your-ems-partner-PCFrm5w86Lh1q62F/ /health-wellness/articles/how-writing-may-have-saved-my-ems-career-d6nrFobD0ZnOoV7Y/ When I started writing, I never imagined that it would actually make me a better paramedic Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /health-wellness/articles/how-writing-may-have-saved-my-ems-career-d6nrFobD0ZnOoV7Y/ /ems-products/technology/articles/4-ems-traditions-in-the-making-DEKv7ANkg8TjCwUL/ As EMS technology and service models continue to evolve words, phrases or activities will become tradition Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-products/technology/articles/4-ems-traditions-in-the-making-DEKv7ANkg8TjCwUL/ /ems-advocacy/articles/3-tricks-to-stop-smartphone-videographers-at-ems-incidents-alku6dG29BHxpoHJ/ Here are three proven strategies to deal with good Samaritans who are more preoccupied with making a viral YouTube or Facebook Live video Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/3-tricks-to-stop-smartphone-videographers-at-ems-incidents-alku6dG29BHxpoHJ/ /technology/articles/7-ways-drone-technology-will-affect-the-future-of-ems-police-and-fire-STR7Qp4UXx22F3FO/ Drones, autonomous vehicles and algorithms will change how EMS is delivered and conflicts are resolved Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /technology/articles/7-ways-drone-technology-will-affect-the-future-of-ems-police-and-fire-STR7Qp4UXx22F3FO/ /entertainment/articles/things-you-need-to-know-when-you-marry-a-paramedic-MK0SATze9kagdOvR/ Life as a paramedic's sidekick will never be dull, or easy, or without hardship Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /entertainment/articles/things-you-need-to-know-when-you-marry-a-paramedic-MK0SATze9kagdOvR/ /opinion/articles/the-hardest-part-about-being-a-paramedic-Tzso7FeDblCioCxD/ If we aren't careful, this job can lead us down a very rapid path toward divorce, financial ruin, depression and anxiety Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /opinion/articles/the-hardest-part-about-being-a-paramedic-Tzso7FeDblCioCxD/ /pediatric-care/articles/the-ems-call-that-broke-me-RyLJd3hJYeNqsfGu/ I don't even remember the drive over to the hospital, but I do recall how quickly the doctor halted all efforts Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /pediatric-care/articles/the-ems-call-that-broke-me-RyLJd3hJYeNqsfGu/ /ems-advocacy/articles/7-reasons-why-working-on-christmas-is-not-so-bad-BMQEwX1prZD5e2UY/ Work a little, rest a little, do a little extra and the spirit of generosity will find its way back to the people who earned it Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/7-reasons-why-working-on-christmas-is-not-so-bad-BMQEwX1prZD5e2UY/ /health-and-wellness/articles/5-ways-to-avoid-an-ambulance-bill-ZD5oOd3IbVdeIj5Y/ Follow this list of tips from a paramedic and no one gets hurt (or gets an ambulance bill) Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /health-and-wellness/articles/5-ways-to-avoid-an-ambulance-bill-ZD5oOd3IbVdeIj5Y/ /ems-humor/articles/5-things-only-paramedics-complain-about-klUgGK7gmavyOGY0/ The art of complaining has been adopted by just about every profession, but paramedics have the best things to complain about Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-humor/articles/5-things-only-paramedics-complain-about-klUgGK7gmavyOGY0/ /ems-products/aeds/articles/emotional-roller-coaster-living-the-extremes-of-ems-ZMiQCRYvdYObLdtL/ Emotional extremes are common in EMS and remind us of exactly why it is that we wear the uniform Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-products/aeds/articles/emotional-roller-coaster-living-the-extremes-of-ems-ZMiQCRYvdYObLdtL/ /ems-advocacy/articles/dear-public-i-am-not-your-enemy-w0m4GagUPBljVkQR/ Don't judge me for the work I do or the service I provide to those in need Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/dear-public-i-am-not-your-enemy-w0m4GagUPBljVkQR/ /medical-clinical/articles/confessions-of-the-sympathetic-puker-ZdBTMEYEN04skJz6/ A paramedic wasn't able to kick his nobody pukes alone habit until he had to transport his partner to the hospital Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/confessions-of-the-sympathetic-puker-ZdBTMEYEN04skJz6/ /ems-products/education/articles/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-in-emt-school-AYKXdEn4eb1HrZDr/ Learning and understanding five things about EMS and life saved my career and gave my life more meaning Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-in-emt-school-AYKXdEn4eb1HrZDr/ /careers/articles/5-signs-you-were-meant-to-be-a-paramedic-Q7PSIObY8gczEv6P/ If you have any of these signs, then it's time to face the music and accept your destiny to become a paramedic Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /careers/articles/5-signs-you-were-meant-to-be-a-paramedic-Q7PSIObY8gczEv6P/ /animal-attacks/articles/uniformed-hero-shark-attack-ivl8AMNpsGJEpZMg/ Off-duty paramedic and bystanders rescue surfer attacked by sharks Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /animal-attacks/articles/uniformed-hero-shark-attack-ivl8AMNpsGJEpZMg/ /ems-social-media/articles/filmed-on-scene-3-important-reminders-for-paramedics-iU1p5jIOSAceyGpD/ Ubiquitous smartphones and easy sharing on social networks put paramedics and the reporters covering them under increasing scrutiny Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-social-media/articles/filmed-on-scene-3-important-reminders-for-paramedics-iU1p5jIOSAceyGpD/ /orlando-shooting/articles/first-responders-in-orlando-are-doing-the-unimaginable-ntt3sg89IOCRdXhq/ Responders will do their best, get through it and go home when they are through, but home will never be the same Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /orlando-shooting/articles/first-responders-in-orlando-are-doing-the-unimaginable-ntt3sg89IOCRdXhq/ /injury-prevention/articles/paramedics-public-letter-to-a-potential-murderer-AO31aUBnaIc6CviQ/ Paramedic makes it clear that parents have a no-excuses obligation to take simple measures to protect their children from harm Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /injury-prevention/articles/paramedics-public-letter-to-a-potential-murderer-AO31aUBnaIc6CviQ/ /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/8-habits-paramedics-take-home-with-them-z1TjjvoSOLb2DcFc/ How many of these habits have you developed and carry with you off-duty? Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/8-habits-paramedics-take-home-with-them-z1TjjvoSOLb2DcFc/ /ems-management/articles/7-reasons-not-to-arm-ems-providers-jEDwng3WX3f2NAmb/ Saving our lives is far more complex than putting guns in our hands while on duty Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-management/articles/7-reasons-not-to-arm-ems-providers-jEDwng3WX3f2NAmb/ /ems-humor/articles/how-to-be-the-perfect-ems-patient-in-7-easy-steps-2w7hRarh1gzHCZKP/ Show us a little respect and we'll do the same for you Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-humor/articles/how-to-be-the-perfect-ems-patient-in-7-easy-steps-2w7hRarh1gzHCZKP/ /opinion/articles/the-hardest-part-about-being-a-paramedic-Tzso7FeDblCioCxD/ If we aren't careful, this job can lead us down a very rapid path toward divorce, financial ruin, depression and anxiety Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /opinion/articles/the-hardest-part-about-being-a-paramedic-Tzso7FeDblCioCxD/ /health-wellness/articles/why-no-one-will-ever-understand-you-like-your-ems-partner-PCFrm5w86Lh1q62F/ There is something sacred inside the cab of the world's ambulances Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /health-wellness/articles/why-no-one-will-ever-understand-you-like-your-ems-partner-PCFrm5w86Lh1q62F/ /ems-advocacy/articles/7-reasons-why-working-on-christmas-is-not-so-bad-BMQEwX1prZD5e2UY/ Work a little, rest a little, do a little extra and the spirit of generosity will find its way back to the people who earned it Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/7-reasons-why-working-on-christmas-is-not-so-bad-BMQEwX1prZD5e2UY/ /entertainment/articles/things-you-need-to-know-when-you-marry-a-paramedic-MK0SATze9kagdOvR/ Life as a paramedic's sidekick will never be dull, or easy, or without hardship Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:05:02 GMT /entertainment/articles/things-you-need-to-know-when-you-marry-a-paramedic-MK0SATze9kagdOvR/ /ems-humor/articles/20-more-thoughts-only-a-paramedic-will-understand-p77IbAtLSEjzklUY/ You haven't been in EMS long enough if you don't yell "Clear right!" when you're driving off-duty Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:31:48 GMT /ems-humor/articles/20-more-thoughts-only-a-paramedic-will-understand-p77IbAtLSEjzklUY/