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3 Habits of Highly Effective EMS

One of the challenges in EMS and air medical is the consistent promotion of people who have no desire (or skill set) to lead. It's a real problem. 3 Habits of Highly Effective EMS — How To Train Yourself To Lead looks at this issue. Does leadership at your EMS base go something like this? A new boss takes over. The new focus is efficiency.

by Troy Shaffer
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How To Jumpstart Your EMS Flight Crew Career

How To Jumpstart Your EMS Flight Crew Career — The Indiana Jones Way. Do you remember the scene in Raiders of The Lost Ark when Indiana Jones fights the Arab swordsman? It's epic . . . Indiana Jones, having just survived an elaborate chase through the marketplace, is confronted by an Arab swordsman whipping through a flashy routine with a scimitar. Clearly, the Arab knows his stuff.

by Troy Shaffer
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14 Things to Be Grateful For

14 Things To Be Grateful For— Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. First, because I get to eat great food and fall asleep watching football in a tryptophan induced coma. And second, because it reminds me to stop grumbling and remember all the amazing things in my life. EMS Flight Safety Network is full of things to be grateful for.

by Troy Shaffer