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How Freedom House Has Been Reborn

Freedom House might not be in EMS textbooks, but it’s making a comeback in the present.

Posted Monday, March 25, 2013

He Gave Us All a Lift: Remembering EMS pioneer Richard Ferneau

Here_s A.J._s take on how to effectively use rescue vehicles and police cruisers to block traffic at collision scenes.

Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Former Orlando Chief Passes Away

Posted Saturday, June 20, 2009

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I Miss Jim Page

Read about the memories that an inscription on an EMS textbook bring back for Dr. Bledsoe.

Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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EMS Bike Ride Begins Sunday

A four-time rider for the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride, Doug Martin details the nine days of this year's ride from New York City to Roanoke, Va.

Posted Friday, May 15, 2009

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Visions from a Visionary

Read Dr. Eugene L. Nagel's take on how the economic recession may impact EMS systems, future educational and management needs, and the need for more proof of effectiveness to move forward.

Posted Monday, May 11, 2009

Last Surviving WWI Vet Drove Ambulances During

At age 108, Frank W. Buckles, is the last known World War I survivor. Having been assigned to driving an ambulance during the war, he_s also one of the first members of the EMS profession.

Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Back in the Jump Seat: The curmudgeon returns & finds ‘youngins’

After a hiatus, Sirenhead returns ... with the same sarcastic advice. To start, he responds to the complaints of a fellow old fart.

Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Back in the Jump Seat

Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2009


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