Open Airways: Stories from the back of the ambulance
The Power of Barney
Listen to “The Power of Barney,” in which responder Tim Duncan recounts caring for a family involved in a car vs. tree accident.
Open Airways is a project to capture an oral history for the benefit of the EMS Community. EMS responders share some of the most meaningful cases of their careers, sometimes with humor and always with compassion. We hope that they will help us improve your practice and inspire a new generation of caregivers.
This series is produced by FISDAP with the support of EMSResponder.com. Listen to the latest features here and look for the series archive at openairways.net.
To share your most meaningful case and the lesson it taught you, call FISDAP Open Airways at 1.651.314.7424
EMS Magazine Monthly Preview: March ‘08
Get the rundown on the latest features in EMS Magazine from Editor Nancy Perry. This month’s topics include best practices being implemented around the country to solve EMS recruitment and retention issues, as well as cardiac care. Listen to find out more.
EMS Magazine Monthly Insider: February ‘08
Thom Dick
“Challenging the notion of volunteers in EMS is like saying bad things about somebody’s mom – it’s one of those things you just don’t do,” writes author Thom Dick in his controversial cover report, EMS’ Dirty Secret. “But maybe it’s time to ask whether America’s volunteers are hurting themselves in their efforts to help others. Maybe… maybe they’re even hurting us.”
Listen as Thom discusses issues long ignored in EMS regarding the health and safety of its providers, as well as the health of the industry. Thom also explains that the article came about as a result of feedback to EMS Magazine editor Nancy Perry’s Oct. 2007 editorial entitled EMS’ Dirty Secret: Are You Paying the Price for Being In EMS?
Look for Thom’s article in your Feb. issue of EMS Magazine or online. To discuss Thom’s article visit our forums.
Thom Dick has been involved in EMS for 37 years, 23 of them as a full-time EMT and paramedic in San Diego County. He is the quality care coordinator for Platte Valley Ambulance Service, a community-owned, hospital-based 9-1-1 provider in Brighton, CO. Thom is also a member of EMS Magazine’s editorial advisory board. Reach him at boxcar_414@yahoo.com.