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Chad Brocato, CFO, DHSc, JD
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Chad Brocato, CFO, DHSc, JD
Chad Brocato is the former fire chief for Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue where he rose through every rank to earn the top administrative position. Following a merger with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services in October of 2011, Chad became the District Fire Chief for Deerfield Beach. He has a passion for EMS and fire education with 20 years of experience as an educator, teaching at community colleges, universities, and in conferences. Mr. Brocato has earned a Master of Medical Science degree, a Doctor of Health Science degree, and is currently earning a Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University. He is also an internationally published author, nationally recognized speaker and a current member of the JEMS Editorial Board.
content by Chad Brocato, CFO, DHSc, JD
Use a Mnemonic Device to Assess Difficult Airways
Teach how to manage a difficult airway using the VARK method and mnemonic device LEMON.
Hidden Trauma: Seizure patients have a significant risk for injury
Crews respond to a call for a fallen 32-year-old seizure patient but fail to suspect a severe injury.
A Lot of Nerve: How to perform a full neurological assessment for medical & trauma patients
This overview of the current treatment of CHF shows the significant shift in strategy in regard to the management of CHF and pulmonary edema, including recommended drug therapies.
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Minto Fracture Kit
A compact, MOLLE-equipped pack designed for rapid field response for the treatment of most extremity fractures, dislocations and joint injuries. Fractures can be splinted in position found! Disaster preparedness and surge capacity available!
Sager Extreme Compact Bilateral Emergency Traction Splint
The Compact Sager Alternative! Treats proximal third and mid-shaft femoral fractures. Radio-lucent,universal: fits adult or child,treats unilateral or bilateral fractures. Rapid one-person assembly/application. Compact, robust, and lightweight.
SEFRS (Sager Emergency Fracture Response System)
Your complete fracture response system! Features a compact Sager Traction Splint, an Adaptor
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Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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Worker Rescued From Maryland Parking Garage Collapse
Victim was buried for four hours under a 55,000-pound slab.
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Parking Garage Collapses at Maryland Shopping Mall
“Extended extrication” being done for a person pinned under a key section.
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Search Continues for Child in Minnesota Landslide
One child killed, two injured when gravel gives way at popular park.
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Minnesota Park Landslide
One child dead, two injured and a fourth is missing during field trip tragedy.
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Day 6 in Pictures: Ambulance Leadership Forum
The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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