How to Have a Long Career in EMS

How to Have a Long Career in EMS

EMS is supposed to be a career that eats people and spits them out in less than five years. That conventional wisdom doesn’t apply to everyone. There are paramedics and EMTs that have worked in the field for more than 30 years. Listen here to Mike Rubin on the Inside...
Emergency Vehicle Operator Education

Emergency Vehicle Operator Education

A key component of the delivery of timely and high quality emergency care is the Ambulances and First Responder vehicles. Responding to these emergency incidents and the subsequent transport of injured patients to hospitals involves inherent risks. Based on the high...
14 Habits Paramedics Can’t Shake

14 Habits Paramedics Can’t Shake

There are habits EMTs and paramedics have that are hard to shake even when off the clock or after retirement. 1. “I leave enough space at a red light to be able to pull out and around if needed.” — Josh Sharpe 2. “Pulling the shopping cart behind me like I’m at the...
5 reasons NOT to become an EMT

5 reasons NOT to become an EMT

For a job with typically long hours and relatively low pay, you rarely hear about EMS agencies having a shortage of willing applicants. In fact, some might argue that the seemingly endless supply of young, eager EMTs is part of what fuels the low wages and long hours...
Ohio Ambulance helps with A Night to Shine

Ohio Ambulance helps with A Night to Shine

On February 12, 2016 it was our honor to participate in Tim Tebow’s “Night To Shine.” This event, which is shared with 222 Ministries, across 8 counties allows individuals with Special Needs to participate a Prom Night meant to remember! Cuyahoga Valley Church...