EMS expert extraordinaire, nurse, paramedic, Newark boy (born and bred). Immediate Past President International Association of EMS Chiefs
San Francisco, CA
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I love @Jeopardy it is one of my favorite shows of all time. I have had some favorites in regards to guest hosts. I thought there may be some interest in - the Top 10 Complaints of @drsanjaygupta...
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Tennessee has taken steps to bring EMS in the state into the modern era, including shoring up the career pipeline. Read the conclusion of this three-part series here: hubs.ly/Q04CDShp0
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EMS personnel are likely to encounter organ transplant recipients more frequently in the future because of advancements in medical science. In the prehospital environment, distinguishing bacterial, viral, and/or fungal infections from organ rejection in a transplant recipient is extremely difficult because these conditions often present with overlapping and nonspecific symptoms. Understanding the unique presentations and treatment needs of this growing patient population can help guide appropriate prehospital care: ow.ly/my5F51017LK
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Encountering plague in EMS is rare, but with recent outbreaks around the world, clinicians should take a page from COVID when it comes to patient care and transmission prevention. hubs.ly/Q04Ch9tm0
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Pneumonic plague. During the Middle Ages it was enough to send people into a panic. A quick read for #EMS clinicians on how to treat your patients and how to protect yourself. My latest article from our friends @EMSWorldOFCL hmpgloballearningnetwork.com… #EMT #paramedic
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Someone just cited this article to me...and then I had to tell him: I wrote that - Reducing Stress: The Challenges of #EMS SIM Labs hmpgloballearningnetwork.com… thank you @EMSWorldOFCL #EMT #paramedic #education
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This does nothing to solve EMS wait times in NYC except you will get an official notification that you will need to wait for an ambulance.
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Our cities were safer when EMS, police, and fire could live in them. Think about it: I pay you $X/year and you spend that money to live somewhere else. It is not acceptable
“What kind of society are we that the people who are specifically here to help us in our time of need, cannot afford to live in New York City, the city that they work for?” - FDNY EMS paramedic Lt. Anthony Almojera
thecityreporter.nyc/2026/10/…
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Time is muscle, time is brain, and when it comes to twisting and torsions, time is testicles, explains Scott DeBoer from @pedied. hubs.ly/Q04Btq0F0
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FDNY needs to kill off the EMS 'no fail promotion to firefighter' exam.
NYC needs to fix the pay at FDNY EMS.
NYC needs to increase the amount of ambulances that are on the streets.
The @FDNYfc is an empty XXXL suit with a high school diploma, and should not be running FDNY.
@FDNY EMS response times to life-threatening emergencies have increased by 3 minutes and 50 seconds, a 41.2% increase from 2015, all the while life-threatening medical emergencies have surged 22%. This is a huge public safety risk that needs to be addressed with increased recruitment, retention and better pay.
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Can someone help Peter out?
Alabama law doesn't permit nonresidents to file a public records request & I live in the Peach State.
If you live in 'Bama and are willing to file a records request for me, please email me at peter.heimlich@gmail.com
I'll do all the prep; you just need to email the request.
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EMS professionals play a key role in identifying stroke in children early; regulations who can treat and where can lead to delays in care. hubs.ly/Q04BpcZv0
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Kelsey Grammer is attached to star in, and produce a new drama series called 'Pops'
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'Pops' is based on the true story of Maryland resident Ed Levien, who followed up a successful advertising career by becoming an EMT while in his 60s.
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they forgot.
and clearly don't give a shit anymore.
our 9/11 colleagues whom we've lost are of no political use to them anymore.
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Did you reserve your seat yet? Join us Oct. 22.
Building a Productive EMS Classroom moves EMS educators beyond test-driven instruction toward training that produces field-ready providers.
Presenters: Anna Ryan and Judyth Brown.
@csuedu #EMSeducation
hubs.ly/Q04B7x8r0.
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A 28-year-old Emergency Medical Technician from North Carolina, ran 1.5 miles through steep mountain terrain while carrying blood needed to treat a critically injured climber. He covered about 1,000 feet in elevation in 31 minutes.
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There is still time to register and join us TODAY at 2 p.m. Eastern! hubs.ly/Q04zsXxY0.
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Drawing blood in the field may help speed care to the patient, or it can result in a second stick from the hospital. Knowing when and how to draw blood in the ambulance can help prevent extra discomfort. hubs.ly/Q04B0wTr0
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Recently I was asked to be the subject matter expert on an assault of a paramedic/firefighter during an EMS response: Career Firefighter Paramedic Suffers Head Trauma after Physical Assault, California cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/p…
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