ems roundtable

In this episode we see  "The National Fire Academy: Not Just Fire Anymore" as we talk with Michael Stern, EMS Training Specialist for the National Fire Academy. Previously the EMS Deputy Chief and Emergency Manager for Grand County Colorado, the Training Director for Summit County Ambulance Service (Colorado), and instructor for EMT and Paramedic programs, Michael was also a Navy Corpsman and a volunteer Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic at Company 18 in Prince George’s County Fire EMS Department (Maryland). The NFA is known for high level fire service training and education, especially its leadership programs. How and why is the NFA expanding beyond fire programs into EMS, emergency management and other areas? Do you have to be a firefighter to attend? How is an institute like the NFA of benefit to the average EMT or Paramedic on the street? We answer these questions and more on this episode of A Fire Medic Perspective with Rom Duckworth.

The old saying "There's more than one way to skin a cat" has been around forever. But what if you don't know the "more than one way." EMS is experiencing changes nationwide and we need to know what agencies are doing nationwide to keep up with these changes.  How do you share information? How do you network with an agency that might know that "better way".  Call in if your agency has implemented a progressive idea to keep up with these changing times. Fresh off a two week EMS Mangement class at the National Fire Academy, Dave will be joined by several other attendees.

In this episode we ask  "The evolving relationship between EMS and their destination healthcare systems: Where are we going?"   We have an expert panel tonight! Our guests tonight are Elizabeth Denby-Callahan, Heather Duggan and Eileen Thomas.

Rom invites author and national EMS Education expert Richard Beebe on to talk about how emergency services educators MUST use lesson plans today. We cover developing your own, using someone else's and even scratching a lesson plan out on the back of an envelope right before class! However you wind up doing it, Richard's tips will guide you to better training every day.

What are the top 5 challenges facing fire-based EMS services in 2013? We ask Milwaukee County Medic and  IAFF rep Jerry Biggart what he thinks. What about you? Join us in the chat room or on the phone to ask us questions and let us know what YOU think!

Interview Skills Join Patrick Pianezza as he discusses the art of having great interview skills. This show will focus on you preparing for the big interview. We all will take a bigger step in our career  one day. Learn the high points of giving a great interview.

Looking to start a Filed Training Program but don't know where to begin? Tonight we talk with Brian Lilley and John Borel about  tools, tips, training and implementation of FTEP programs. Join us live online, by phone or in the chatroom to ask your questions!

Rom Duckworth sits down with Capt. Jerry Myers to ask "Bloodborne Pathogens: What do we REALLY need to know?" We have to sit down every year, but what is new in 2013? Are we teaching what we are supposed to? What does and Infection Control Officer even do? What is the role of a supervisor or company officer in an exposure? Call in and ask your questions to our experts!

Join Rom Duckworth live from FDIC, the Fire Department Instructors' Conference in Indianapolis. We'll be talking about the latest innovations and techniques being presented at the world's largest Firefighter Training conference! Call in and chat with us live on the air about fire-based EMS care, rescue, extrication, and more!

Emergency Vehicle Operations  Join Rom Duckworth and former firefighter, FDNY Paramedic and Emergency Response expert Robert Raheb as they discuss emergency vehicle operations and the role of simulation in fire and EMS apparatus driver education. Call in with your question, comments, and vehicle operation conundrums.

Why HR in EMS is so important Join Patrick Pianezza as he discusses the finer points of Human Resources in EMS.

Join Patrick Pianezza as he discusses tools and tactics on how to listen better and more effectively for leadership. We will be going over some studies that talk about what drives communication and how to do it better. Call 9in with your questions and comments.   (646) 716-5857

Vehicle Rescue: Do we break patients to save cars? Rom Duckworth and rescue specialist Eric Rickenbach discuss the the focus on "saving vehicles", circumstances where you may cut apart an undamaged vehicle to remove a patient, integrating patient care into rescue operations and training and much, much more.

Spine Boards What Science Says About It   Sit down with Jon Politis as he talks with Rom Duckworth about what lead us to the use of spinal torture devices and what the science has to say about it. Essential listening for anyone who wants to make a case for the removal of the long spine board as the weapon of choice for spinal stabilization.

The Clinical Pinnacle with SaltyMedic - Episode 6 How do you continue to educate your experienced EMS audience? Humor is refreshing, reviewing phsycomotor competencies is prudent,and re-evaluating cognitive knowledge is an ongoing requirement in EMS, but there is a difference in continuing education and refreshing information.   Join me on the show to talk about strategies to target your experienced audience.

Using Content Mash-Ups in Emergency Services Education Join Rom Duckworth and Greg Friese as they discuss the use of web-content "Mash-Ups" to provide interesting and engaging continuing education programs for emergency responders without reinventing the wheel.

Join Patrick as he discusses developing the relationship with the ER

Employee Engagement  Join Patrick Pianezza as he discusess the importance of engaging your workforce. Success of your organization truly depends on a highly engaged  workforce. Join us for some great discussion, tips and best practices. Call in with your questions and comments.