The constant threat of an Active Shooter Incidents means Law Enforcement and EMS agencies need to continually develop new strategies to fight this danger. The general accepted philosophy around active […]
Few medics can have been said to impact the world as clearly as Dr. J Riker. Often, we are put in places where our actions mean the difference between life […]
In Part 1 of this series I discussed beginning my journey into grappling as a way helping myself to become a more well rounded medic. There are a variety of […]
Looking for a place to get trained? Here are some options for you that may work if you are wanting to brush up on trauma skills. This year, I’ll be […]
If I’m honest with myself, I never joined the military to be in the medical field. It was just something I picked up, almost by accident. I wanted to be […]
A Denver Police Officer has been fired for failing to render aid to a mortally wounded gunshot victim. On Sept. 7, 2020, Denver Police officer Dewayne Rodgers and his back […]
I don’t know how other branches instill passion in their medics, but in the US Navy it’s done by telling the legends of our craft. The heroes who’ve gone before […]
If you have a good understanding on how to use your gear, it frees you up to think outside the box and come up with solutions to problems you might […]
You might’ve gotten into trouble for it in school, but daydreaming can be great for your survival. I learned this the hard way as a method of keeping myself present […]
“If the tourniquet isn’t high and tight, you’re wrong.” While this isn’t wrong advice, it’s important to understand where this tourniquet procedure came from and why we’re constantly being told […]
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