Emergency Medical Technicians Are Saving Lives!
People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics during the most incredibly stressful situations. Emergency pre-hospital care begins before the medical doctors, x-ray technicians and nurses ever get a look at the patient. Not only does an EMT provide EMS care like CPR and cardiac defibrillation, stabilization of injuries and assist patients having trouble breathing-they also offer the gifts of caring, reassurance and more often than not, a shoulder to lean on.
Handling everything from heart attacks to hamster bites, EMT's are incredibly well trained to bring emergency care right to your door.
EMT'S MUST ASSESS THE SITUATION QUICKLY
Time Can Be Vital and Minutes Do Count!
An emergency medical technician (EMT) is a trained professional who responds to emergency medical situations, car accidents, fires, and injuries occurring in homes or workplaces. Many assume that an EMT is a paramedic, but this is not the case. Firefighters and police are not necessarily EMT's, but they may also be trained as one.When the ambulance or first responder vehicle arrives, EMS providers must make treatment decisions quickly and have to be able to assess signs, symptoms and safety of the enviornment in order to rapidly begin treating sick or injured patients. Time can be vital and minutes do count.
Performing heavy rescue, providing life saving medical care, performing CPR or delivering babies - all EMT's wear their t-shirts, jackets and ID with pride! Whether they are career fire department or volunteer rescue squad emergency medical technicians, they are there for everyone who needs them day and night, through all kinds of hazards and weather and always making a difference.
EMT Gifts
Gift Ideas For Holidays and Special Occasions
EMT Active Wall Clock
EMS theme clocks for EMT's, paramedics and firefighters. Wall clocks, travel alarm clocks and even pen holders for your desk.
Price: 18.99
Paramedic Star of Life Trucker Hat
Hats and caps in different styles availabe for medics and Emergency Medical Technicians.
Price: 15.99
EMS Ambulance Mousepad
Mouse pads for firefighters, EMT, rescue workers and paramedics.
Price: 16.99
Paramedic Action Mug
Ceramic coffee and travel mugs with personalized EMT and EMS themes.
Price: 16.99
EMT Apparel
Tee's, T-shirts, Sweats and Hooded Sweat Shirts
EMT Light T-Shirt
T-shirts and apparel with our best selling blue star of life available on dark and light tee's, sweats, tote bags and great gifts.
Light T-Shirt
Price: 24.99
EMT Active Tote Bag
Our bags are roomy enough for all of your equipment, gear and first aid supplies.
Tote Bag
Price: 18.99
EMT FOR LIFE Hooded Sweatshirt
Apparel for those who save lives and care for others day in and day out.
Hooded Sweatshirt
Price: 29.99
EMT Hooded Sweatshirt
Crew neck sweats, hooded sweatshirts and long sleeve tee's available online and in stock.
Hooded Sweatshirt
Price: 29.99
Proud EMS Family Member Gift Ideas!
Proud EMT Mother Tote Bag
Personalized tote bags for mom are great Mother's Day gifts, birthday presents and holiday gift ideas.
Price: 18.99
Proud EMT Mother Women's Light T-Shirt
Ladies apparel, t-shirts and sweats in small to plus sizes, lots of colors and styles.
Price: 21.99
Proud EMT Father Dark T-Shirt
Apparel, tee's, sweat shirts and golf shirts in different styles, sizes and colors.
Price: 24.99
EMT apparel, gifts and gift ideas from Bonfire Designs
Rescue Squads Need Volunteers!
No experience as an EMT necessary
First aid and rescue squads still have volunteers throughout America and even companies that have career or paid personnel often still need volunteers. Please consider joining your local rescue squad. You don't have to wait until you see a membership drive in progress, call them up or drop by their squad building or fire station to learn more about volunteer opportunities in your town.
EMT Rescue Squad Yard Sign
Rescue squad volunteers needed! Banners, signs and membership drive signs help get the word out!
Price: 24.99
EMT Rescue Modern Clock
Isn't it time you thought about joining your local rescue squad? EMT clocks and gift ideas available today for your home or station.
Price: 39.99
EMT Banner
EMS banners, signs, posters and tee's help you recruit EMT's for your volunteer rescue squad.
Price: 49.99
EMT's and Firefighters
Firefighter Rehab
Ever wonder why EMT's are also dispatched to Fire Calls? Really great EMS units are vital to structure fire calls, hazmat incidents, building collapse and so many other types of alarms. No, they don't fight the fires or contain the hazardous material - but they are there to protect firefighters who do.Firefighter Rehab is designed to ensure that the physical and mental well-being of members operating at the scene of an emergency (or a training exercise) don't deteriorate to the point where it affects the safety of any other members. After all, "stressed out" is not a good thing when you're working at one of America's most dangerous jobs.
As East Windsor Fire Company #2's Captain and a very active firefighter I can tell you that we are fortunate to have East Windsor Rescue Squad #1 and #2 that give their all not only their community night and day, but also to their Fire Companies.
Rehab stations providing a "break" away from the action with EMT's ready to check your vitals, offer you a seat, a drink of water and a way to cool off keeping us healthy, fit and ready to go again.
Fire Rehab Stations and EMS
Fire Rehab Banner
These over-sized banners are sure to get noticed and make that statement in big way. Each measures 44" x 30" (and weighs in at 13 ounces). With a durable, weather-resistant construction that's ideal for draping outdoors or indoors, these handy banners feature four metal grommets for easy hanging.
Price: 48.99
EMT's and Paramedics
- EMT's miss alot of meals!
- People who don't feel well all day usually decide to call 911 in the middle of the night "just in case!"
- The heavier the patient, the more likey they will go upstairs to call EMS and wait to be carried down.
EMT Equipment and Supplies
Littmann 2454 Lightweight II S.E. Stethoscope, Ceil Blue
Listen to lung sounds and take blood pressures with your own lightweight stethoscope in great colors.
Amazon Price: $45.99 (as of 09/05/2008)
Littmann 4471 Cardiology STC Stethoscope, Black
Serious medical emergencies need serious medical supplies.
Amazon Price: $204.50 (as of 09/05/2008)
Omron Sprague Rappaport & Sphymomanometer Combo Pack Fanny Pack, Purple
Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope from Sprague available in black, teal, purple and burgundy. Great shipping offers and discounts at Amazon.com
Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 09/05/2008)
Prestige Aneroid Sphygmomanometer with Matching Medical Symbol Print Carrying Case
Accuracy, performance and quality are hallmarks of these excellent sphygmomanometers. Each blood pressure set is individually tested to meet or exceed the stringent calibration standards set by the American National Standards Institute. All blood pressure equipment is designed to handle the most demanding situation. Prestige Medical is the innovator of the Glow Gauge for use in low light conditions. This set includes an extra large 6 inch x10 inch matching nylon carrying case with outer Velcro pocket, nylon handle and zippered storage comparent. An ideal set for the nurse or EMT. Select from a colorful range of solids or designer prints.
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 09/05/2008)
EMS News From EMS Responder
EMT and EMS news source always updated. National and local emergency service news for rescue squads and fire departments.
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Gear, Bags, Books and Equipment
911: How To Call For Help
Most people will call 911 when they need an EMT in the United States and Canada. Be sure to find out what the emergency number in your immediate area is before you have a medical or fire emergency.Calling 911 can be very stressful and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. 911 dispatchers are trained to guide callers through the experience, but knowing what to expect can help make the 911 call go smoothly and get emergency help where and when it's needed.
If you choose to call 911, know what to expect and how to react.
Stay calm. It's important to take a deep breath and not get excited. Any situation that requires 911 is, by definition, an emergency. The dispatcher knows that and will try to move things along quickly, but under control. They will activate the EMS system judging whether paramedics also need to be dispatched.
Know the location of the emergency and the number you are calling from. This may be asked and answered a couple of times but don't get frustrated. Even though many 911 centers have enhanced capabilities -- meaning they are able to see your location on the computer screen -- they are still required to confirm the information. If for some reason you are disconnected, at least emergency crews will know where to go and how to call you back.
When the dispatcher asks you questions, answer clearly and as calmly as possible. If you are in danger of assault, the dispatcher will still need you to answer quietly, mostly "yes" and "no" questions.
While the conversation with the 911 dispatchers may seem to be taking forever, there's a good chance that emergency services are already being sent while you are still on the line.
Follow all directions. Listen carefully, follow each step exactly, and ask questions if you don't understand.
Do not hang up the call until directed to do so by the call-taker.
EMS Link List
Gifts, Apparel and Rescue Squads!
- Bonfire Designs EMT Gifts
- Personalized EMT apparel, sweats and tee's not to mention travel mugs, tote bags, clocks, mouse pads and custom EMS, star of life and ambulance gifts for the holidays and everyday!
- EMT Cafe
- If you are browsing for great personalized EMT family gifts, EMT t-shirts or gifts, key rings with EMT and paramedic designs, shop our distinctive line! Don't miss our EMT baby, sons and daughters personalized baby gifts, t-shirts and more! If you are an EMT, love an EMT or just need a great personalized birthday present or holiday gift idea for an emergency medical technician, you will find it here at Bonfire Designs.
- East Windsor Fire Company #2
- Firefighters serving East Windsor Township in Mercer County, NJ providing fire supression, hazard mitigation and fire prevention training! We do not provide EMS, but many of our members are EMT's and we work closely with our East Windsor Rescue Squads on fire assignments, MVA's and rescue calls.
- EMS News, Links and Information
- EMS - Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic, EMT, EMS, Emergency Medical Service News, Forums, Magazine, Products and many resources for providers online!
- EMS Village
- Excellent resource for EMT's in the news, equipment, training and a world full of EMS information!
Volunteer and Career EMT's
Incredibly Dedicated EMS Providers
Emergency Medical Technicians are eating dinner one minute and doing CPR the next! They never know when the next call will go off and what to expect when it does. Out of a dead sleep, into their ambulance and hoping for any amount of medical information from the 911 dispatcher. Emergency........Motor vehicle accidents can become overturned with patients entrapped, unconcious, heavy rescue to remove trauma victims. Or they may be fender benders with everyone involved refusing medical attention.
Difficulty breathing and chest pain can become patients who die. CPR in progress, defibrillation and pouring every ounce of training and experience into saving a mother of three children in the next room. Or it could turn out to be a case of overeating and their next loud burp makes them feel better.
EMS is like that. Every time the pager goes off, the adrenaline hits the ground running and stays prepared, trained and ready to save lives, get patients to hospitals, surgeons, burn centers and crisis centers. So many lives are saved, so many wounds are bandaged, splinted and wrapped. So many EMT's care so much.
EMT Links and Websites
Add your Rescue Squad or Fire Company
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Star Of Life History and Meaning
Star of Life - The EMS SymbolPhysicians and nurses have the caduceus, emergency medical service personnel have the Star of Life. Use of the Star of Life by EMS personnel is encouraged by the American Medical Association The Star of Life applies to all emergency medical products and services funded under the DOT/EMS program.
The Star of Life was designed by Leo R. Schwartz, Chief of the EMS Branch of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Star of Life was created after the American Red Cross complained about the common use of an Omaha orange cross on a square background of reflectorized white which they saw as an imitation of the Red Cross symbol. The NHTSA investigated and felt the complaint was justified.
Adopted from the Medical Identification Symbol of the American Medical Association, the newly designed six-barred cross was registered as a certification mark on February 1, 1977 with the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks in the name of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
THE STAR OF LIFE
Each of the six "points" of the star represents an aspect of the EMS System. They are:
Detection
Reporting
Response
On Scene Care
Care in Transit
Transfer to Definitive Care
The staff on the star represents Medicine and Healing.
Heart Association: Hands Only CPR
Excerpt and links from Channel 3 News
Heart Association: Hands-Only CPR Works On AdultsNEW YORK (AP) You can skip the mouth-to-mouth breathing and just press on the chest to save a life. The American Heart Association is promoting a major change in dealing with sudden cardiac arrest in adults.
It says that hands-only CPR works just as well as standard CPR in those cases.
You should use rapid, deep presses on the victim's chest until help arrives.
Experts hope bystanders will now be more willing to jump in and help if they see someone suddenly collapse. Hands-only CPR is simpler and easier to remember. And it removes a big barrier for people skittish about administering mouth-to-mouth to strangers.
Mouth-to-mouth breathing should still be used on children, since a child who collapses is more likely to have breathing problems.
(© 2008 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)
