Troy Shaffer, Author at EMS Flight Safety Network

The Navy SEAL Guide to EMS Leadership

—6 Battle Tested Lessons for Positive Change Have you ever worked for someone who takes complete responsibility for ALL their actions? Someone who never passes the buck? I have. It’s awesome. It’s inspiring. It’s leadership to the

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Ambulance Induced Divorce Syndrome (AIDS) – 10 Warning Signs

— And How To Keep It From Ruining Your Life Sometimes really smart people do really dumb stuff. If you work EMS or air medical, this isn’t news. In fact, it’s common. It’s one reason

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Announcing The “Fly Like A Girl” Breast Cancer Awareness 5th Anniversary Design

EMS Flight Safety Network, the people who keep air medical safe, releases its 5th Anniversary breast cancer awareness "Fly LIke A Girl" design on October 1, 2017. Further information can be found at http://flightsafetynet.com.

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Why EMS Stands for The Flag

—And why NFL stars should get off their knees. Stand-by to see the NFL commissioner and team owners 'patriotism' shine through like no other week this season. Now that their revenue is threatened, you'll see a whole new appreciation for those who served.

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How To Be An Amazing EMS Mentor

If you’re good at what you do, sooner or later the day will come when someone – an employee, co-worker, student or acquaintance – comes to you for advice.

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The Truth About Medical Helicopter Crashes

Why do so many medical helicopters crash? It’s a fair question. One that begs an answer. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably asked yourself this very question, right? You’re a smart person, and you know most air medical crews are smart too. Yet... Medical helicopters keep crashing

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Why EMS Gets No Respect

—And What To Do About It. What is a life worth? That’s the argument I hear a lot. If I save people’s lives, why don't I get the same respect as doctors? It’s

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7 Tips To Manage A Crappy EMS Boss

The goal is to keep your professional record free of blemishes until you can move on to a better position. Understand and accept this fact up front. It's one of the biggest time and frustration savers in EMS.

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7 Things EMS Moms Won’t Tell You

EMS moms know it can't always be about taking care of patients... or taking care of kids. Success is about balance.

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Headless Medic In Topless Bar

DAVILLE, USA — A small town is shocked and saddened this morning by news a local hero was found decapitated inside a men's entertainment facility.

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