/military Military en-US Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:55:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ Proper identification, site selection and equipment use are critical for prehospital needle decompression for tension pneumothorax Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:55:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/articles/army-reserve-medics-on-preparing-for-real-world-scenarios-xTQsjIaiBP3KaqIb/ U.S. Army Reserve soldiers prepare for mass causality scenarios, medical evacuations and ambulance arrivals with simulation training Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:23:00 GMT /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/articles/army-reserve-medics-on-preparing-for-real-world-scenarios-xTQsjIaiBP3KaqIb/ /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:39:00 GMT /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ Proper identification, site selection and equipment use are critical for prehospital needle decompression for tension pneumothorax Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:55:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/articles/army-reserve-medics-on-preparing-for-real-world-scenarios-xTQsjIaiBP3KaqIb/ U.S. Army Reserve soldiers prepare for mass causality scenarios, medical evacuations and ambulance arrivals with simulation training Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:23:00 GMT /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/articles/army-reserve-medics-on-preparing-for-real-world-scenarios-xTQsjIaiBP3KaqIb/ /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:39:00 GMT /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ “There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm” Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:25:00 GMT /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ /whole-blood/northern-strike-24-2-facilitates-advancements-in-front-line-logistics-and-combat-care From autonomous drone resupply to real-time battlefield blood transfusions, the Michigan National Guard exercise pushes the boundaries of front-line medical innovation Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:03:15 GMT /whole-blood/northern-strike-24-2-facilitates-advancements-in-front-line-logistics-and-combat-care /military/colo-ems-service-helps-veterans-find-post-military-careers GMR, the parent company of American Medical Response in Colorado Springs, employs nearly 35,000 clinicians and support staff, with veterans making up approximately 15% of its workforce Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT /military/colo-ems-service-helps-veterans-find-post-military-careers /paramedic-chief/the-leader-must-own-it-general-robert-neller-on-ethical-leadership-and-adaptability The Marine Corps Commandant discusses the evolving challenges in public safety, emphasizing training, decision-making and the impact of emerging technologies Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:01 GMT /paramedic-chief/the-leader-must-own-it-general-robert-neller-on-ethical-leadership-and-adaptability /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day Former Army medic John Mark Hutchins would sometimes get frostbite while walking to paramedic school at Casper College Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:36:42 GMT /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day /legal/federal-court-overturns-va-rule-reducing-ambulance-payments Several ambulance associations argued that the rule posed a threat to the financial viability of ambulance services, particularly in rural areas Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:02:43 GMT /legal/federal-court-overturns-va-rule-reducing-ambulance-payments /historical/the-history-of-fire-service-and-ems-challenge-coins Following World War I, military veterans-turned-first responders expanded the challenge coin tradition to public safety organizations Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:02:10 GMT /historical/the-history-of-fire-service-and-ems-challenge-coins /military/articles/42-veterans-day-deals-for-ems-providers-who-served-in-the-military-6zuJc1LoZdEIQ13A/ Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:46:32 GMT /military/articles/42-veterans-day-deals-for-ems-providers-who-served-in-the-military-6zuJc1LoZdEIQ13A/ /military/colo-military-hospital-trains-medical-personnel-to-standardized-care-across-europe Training event in Fort Carson works on care and transport involving NATO countries Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:33:04 GMT /military/colo-military-hospital-trains-medical-personnel-to-standardized-care-across-europe /las-vegas-shooting/articles/under-fire-in-iraq-then-las-vegas-w8aoDuqS3byJChJX/ Oscar Monterossa served in the U.S. Army for four years as a combat medic, but it was the Route 91 Harvest music festival shooting where the paramedic felt most vulnerable Sun, 29 Sep 2024 21:06:09 GMT /las-vegas-shooting/articles/under-fire-in-iraq-then-las-vegas-w8aoDuqS3byJChJX/ /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/new-w-va-ambulance-honors-veterans Bluefield Rescue Squad's new rig salutes all who have served and continue to serve in the military Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:56:42 GMT /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/new-w-va-ambulance-honors-veterans /ems-training-and-education/las-vegas-medical-center-air-force-partnership-gives-military-medics-pre-deployment-experience Military medics at the University Medical Center benefit from the opportunities to treat serious injuries under supervision Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:55:19 GMT /ems-training-and-education/las-vegas-medical-center-air-force-partnership-gives-military-medics-pre-deployment-experience /off-duty/fairway-mortgages-non-profits-expand-their-impacts AWI has trained more than 38,000 real estate professionals how to effectively work with veterans Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:54:50 GMT /off-duty/fairway-mortgages-non-profits-expand-their-impacts /off-duty/flag-day-has-special-meaning-for-texas-paramedic-students Three Texas State Technical College Paramedic students celebrate Flag Day and the U.S. Army's birthday through their military experience Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:41:47 GMT /off-duty/flag-day-has-special-meaning-for-texas-paramedic-students /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire For 30 hours, Waverly Woodson Jr. treated 200 wounded men all while under intense small arms and artillery fire before collapsing from his injuries Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:18:11 GMT /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire /honored/articles/how-to-honor-a-fallen-service-members-life-this-memorial-day-ox1SwQx8bySCIWMZ/ Amid the backyard barbecues and price-slashing sales, thousands across the country are remembering their loved ones Fri, 24 May 2024 00:28:23 GMT /honored/articles/how-to-honor-a-fallen-service-members-life-this-memorial-day-ox1SwQx8bySCIWMZ/ /infographic-35-memorial-day-facts In addition to honoring Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice, Memorial Day weekend is marked by community events, travel and the unofficial start of summer Wed, 22 May 2024 12:53:11 GMT /infographic-35-memorial-day-facts /off-duty/8-rules-for-properly-displaying-an-american-flag The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such. Mon, 06 May 2024 18:32:16 GMT /off-duty/8-rules-for-properly-displaying-an-american-flag /veterans/wash-legislator-pushes-bill-easing-process-for-veterans-to-become-emts-paramedics Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez testified to include parts of the PARA-EMT Act into the National Defense Authorization Act Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:30:10 GMT /veterans/wash-legislator-pushes-bill-easing-process-for-veterans-to-become-emts-paramedics /rescue/rescuers-find-fishermen-on-pacific-atoll-thanks-to-help-sign The fishermen was stranded on the Pulawat Atoll for three days Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT /rescue/rescuers-find-fishermen-on-pacific-atoll-thanks-to-help-sign /recovery/recovery-operation-underway-for-6-construction-workers-following-baltimore-bridge-collapse Maryland first responders are transitioning to a recovery operation to find six men who were filling potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:59:54 GMT /recovery/recovery-operation-underway-for-6-construction-workers-following-baltimore-bridge-collapse /military/1-marine-killed-14-injured-in-amphibious-vehicle-rollover The rollover occurred during training at Camp Pendelton Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:55:13 GMT /military/1-marine-killed-14-injured-in-amphibious-vehicle-rollover /ems-products/education/former-police-officer-turned-teacher-uses-experiences-to-help-students Educator finds new purpose helping to mold students at historic, cost-free, private residential school in Hershey, Pa. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:18:40 GMT /ems-products/education/former-police-officer-turned-teacher-uses-experiences-to-help-students /legal/federal-court-overturns-va-rule-reducing-ambulance-payments Several ambulance associations argued that the rule posed a threat to the financial viability of ambulance services, particularly in rural areas Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:02:43 GMT /legal/federal-court-overturns-va-rule-reducing-ambulance-payments /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire For 30 hours, Waverly Woodson Jr. treated 200 wounded men all while under intense small arms and artillery fire before collapsing from his injuries Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:18:11 GMT /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day Former Army medic John Mark Hutchins would sometimes get frostbite while walking to paramedic school at Casper College Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:36:42 GMT /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ Proper identification, site selection and equipment use are critical for prehospital needle decompression for tension pneumothorax Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:55:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ /military/articles/42-veterans-day-deals-for-ems-providers-who-served-in-the-military-6zuJc1LoZdEIQ13A/ Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:46:32 GMT /military/articles/42-veterans-day-deals-for-ems-providers-who-served-in-the-military-6zuJc1LoZdEIQ13A/