Category Archives: EMS Safety

Ferno’s self-loading iN/X stretcher eases load on EMT’s

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Dan White

The iN/X is the first of its kind: a powered self-loading stretcher. Watching it being put through its paces at the Gathering of Eagles conference was astounding. Everyone in the room knew they were looking at the next big thing … Continue reading →

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Safety Planning for Emergency Medical Services

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Dan White

By Phrantceena Halres With so many headlines noting dangerous or even deadly occurrences, safety is on the minds of many no matter where they go–and that includes both public and private locations. That means paramedics and EMTs must now regard … Continue reading →

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B2 Paramedic Helmet Review by Tom Little

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Dan White

I was asked to provide a review and evaluation of the B2 EMT-1 helmet.  When the helmet arrived it was packaged in a nicely constructed cardboard box with padding inside to protect helmet during shipment.  It was enclosed in nylon … Continue reading →

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Dead First Responders Deserve A Grand Jury

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Dan White

The Second Stage of Grief is Anger When I think about the recent tragedies in Boston & West, Texas I am moved to a few comparisons. The Boston terror attack by two killed 3 and wounded more than 140. Hunting … Continue reading →

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NFPA Helmet Standards and EMS

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Dan White

NFPA has created science based standards for firefighters world-wide. They have done more to save responders lives than anyone else. The problem is some of the safety equipment they advise for EMS is really fire & rescue gear. When EMS was young they … Continue reading →

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A Look Inside the Design

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Dan White

A Look Inside the Design of the B2 Paramedic Helmet Head protection for EMS based on safety science The new B2 Paramedic Helmet is purpose-built for EMS. It is lightweight and low profile for use in confined quarters. It protects … Continue reading →

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Helen Gurley Brown’s Contribution to EMS

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Dan White

Helen Gurley Brown was the longtime editor of Cosmopolitan. She passed away this last year. One of the things she is known for is her love of Crisco as a skin cream. It was the one thing she always carried … Continue reading →

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Hot New EMS Products for 2013

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Dan White

There is some great new technology we will soon see in EMS. Several of these new products are real game-changers. AIRBEAR One is the new AIRBEAR from BEAR-iatric, Inc. This innovative product helps make moving aeromedical bariatric patients more comfortable and manageable. More

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New B2 Paramedic Helmet

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Dan White

I just received the new B2 Paramedic Model EMT-1 Helmet . I’ve been working on this for years, and finally the best helmet manufacturer in the world agreed to produce it. Three shell sizes each with different fit pads assure a comfortable custom fit. … Continue reading →

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EMS Equipment for Bariatrics

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Dan White

Americans have been putting on weight in the past 30 years. So too have many EMS providers. This has created a near perfect storm. The patients are getting heavier while in general, the EMS workforce has gotten both older and … Continue reading →

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