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An Emergency Medical Services Perspective on Experiencing Personal Loss and Grief
Tending to and witnessing the grief of others is part of the role we play as first responders. If we’re lucky in our careers, we’ll

Driver Road Rules when Encountering a First Responder
One of the more hazardous parts of being a first responder is driving to an emergency with lights and sirens on. It’s important to know

The Important Role of 911 Dispatchers
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. An important week for EMS, we honor the first first-responders who are often the lifeline for individuals

EMS Week: An Insider’s Perspective
Each year during the third week of May, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) across the nation celebrate National EMS Week. The American College of Emergency Physicians

The EMS Bug – How I Found My Calling
EMS is a calling for me. It’s something I’ve always felt passionate about and once I got the EMS bug it never left. While I

HVA and Ann Arbor Fire Deliver Baby
The birth of a new baby is an exciting time for a family, and the excitement can be contagious for everyone involved. First responders don’t

K9s For Warriors – PTSD in Veterans and First Responders
In honor of Veterans Day, we at EHP wanted to highlight a program being implemented for veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in

“Somebody Call the Ambulance Drivers!”
If you ever want to ruffle the feathers of an EMT or Paramedic all you have to do is call them an “ambulance driver.” We

Lights, Sirens, and Going Fast
Before becoming a paramedic, I shared the mindset of the majority of the public when it came to emergency response. Thanks to TV and movies,