Mitigation Journal

MJ115: Interacency Cooperation-again, Talking about Tactics with Al, and Communications Coach Corrine Begg

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:55:00 GMT

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MJ114: Water (bottle bomb) at Starbucks, Chemical Assisted Sucide Canadian style, Selling old gear to terrorist

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:04:00 GMT

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MJ113: Special Edition - Notes from Mexico, an interview on the Swine Flu

Wed, 27 May 2009 02:17:00 GMT

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This week I've had the unique opertunity to talk about the Swine Flu situation with someone who was in Mexico at the time of the outbreak. Joining us via cell phone is Mr. Randy Jensen, a 30-year veteran of emergency services in our area. Randy was on vacation in Mexico at the time of the outbreak and brings his story to Mitigation Journal.

MJ112:

Wed, 27 May 2009 02:04:00 GMT

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This is MJ edition number 112...I've got the number system fouled up...again, for the week of May 25, 2009.

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This week on Mitigation Journal -
Domestic Terrorism:
Bomb Making Material in Santa Cruz, CA
Domestic Terrorism Plot in NYC
DHS/FEMA Shelter program
Mixed messages on flu and the future

MJ111:Ranting about Poor Planning - It's Going to Catch Up With Us!

Mon, 18 May 2009 23:34:00 GMT

It's Going to Catch Up With Us!
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I'm recording in my outdoor compound this week. There is a lot on my mind and I'm still in shock over the lack of planning or preparation on the part of traditional responders for this (simple) flu situation.

This weeks podcast is a bit sarcastic, and it needs to be! Hats off to those of you who have redefined complacency!

MJ110: Combating Second Guessing - Flu Interview with Jamie Davis - Responding with Reality

Sun, 10 May 2009 15:53:00 GMT

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I've held off on publishing this interview just in case we started to experience Nation-wide second guessing on our flu response. Sure enough, we're there.
In effort to remind everyone about the potentials of the situation, we'll play this conversation between Jamie Davis (www.mediccast.com) and me.

MJ109: CISM Reactions to Community-Wide Events

Sun, 3 May 2009 21:49:00 GMT

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Just a few days ago, I had the oppertunity to sit with Dan McGuire and talk about CISM and the roll of community awareness to large scale events...even those involving public safety personnel.

Please note that this edition was recorded prior to the Swine Flu event of April 2009.

MJ108: Swine Flu and Flu Update - Down to Earth Consideration

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:59:00 GMT

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Our focus for this episode is on Swine Flu and Flu in general. More details will be posted either on the blog or in another podcast as the situation progresses

MJ107:Healthy On & Off Duty, Shooting in Binghamton, Amb Waiting time, ED Abuse?, Sabotage, White Poweder Events

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:05:00 GMT

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My Commentary this week is on the topic of being healthy, both on and off duty.

We'll also discuss the shootings in Binghamton, NY, from the Rule of Outcomes point of view...talking about a few things you can do to plan for and respond to these types of events

Ambulance Waiting Times in Rochester, NY - http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2009/04/ambulance-wait-time.html

Is This ED Abuse? - http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2009/04/is-this-abuse.html

White Powder Events - http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2009/04/anthrax-not-lessons-learned-not.html

Sabotage In California - http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2009/04/sabotage-back-to-stone-age.html

MJ106 STEP EMS Conference in review, Live interviews with speakers and attendees!

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 22:32:00 GMT

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Mitigation Journal is a member of the Promed Network! Check out the best podcasts the web has to offer - peer reviewed and professional - The Promed Network is your clearinghouse for quality information. Check out all the shows on the Promed Network at promednetwork.com.

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This week on Mitigation Journal:
We're following up on our video overview from last week with the audio comments from conference attendees and presenters.

MJ105: Video Review of the 2009 STEP Conference in Rochester, New York

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:56:00 GMT

I hope you enjoy this review of the 2009 STEP EMS Conference in Rochester, New York.

I'll be posting audio clips shortly!

MJ104: Embrace all hazards planning or die, AMLS Class, Chemical Suicide takes a Spin

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:55:00 GMT

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Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

Mitigation Journal is a member of the Promed Network! Check out the best podcasts the web has to offer - peer reviewed and professional - The Promed Network is your clearinghouse for quality information. Check out all the shows on the Promed Network at promednetwork.com.

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This week on Mitigation Journal:
Just back from AMLS class...loved it!

Take another look at All Hazards readiness...not only for your own good but for the $$.

Chemical Suicide takes a spin...the process of mixing various chemicals to create a suicide situation continues to be a growing concern. The trend is to mix chemicals in your car and commit suicide in the parking lot. This creates another level of concern for responders.

MJ103: Bonus Live EMS Lecture: Documentation and Patient Care Relationship

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:14:00 GMT

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Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

Mitigation Journal is a member of the Promed Network! Check out the best podcasts the web has to offer - peer reviewed and professional - The Promed Network is your clearinghouse for quality information. Check out all the shows on the Promed Network at promednetwork.com.

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This week on Mitigation Journal:
We're taking a little side trip from our regular format this week. I've received numerous emails asking to post EMS specific content on the topic of patient care documentation. A surprising number of people also asked when we'd go back to posting the In Service Training Edition of the podcast.

So this week we're going to post a bonus edition of Mitigation Journal - one of my recorded live lectures on the topic of documentation and patient care relationship.

MJ102: Budget Issues, Cost of Texting in Emergency Service, Protecting Nuke Plants, Rochester FFs Save Kids, Exercise Design 4

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:11:00 GMT

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I got a little crazy on this edition...one of the longest podcasts yet.

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Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

Mitigation Journal is a member of the Promed Network! Check out the best podcasts the web has to offer - peer reviewed and professional - The Promed Network is your clearinghouse for quality information. Check out all the shows on the Promed Network at promednetwork.com.

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This week on Mitigation Journal:
WARNING - THIS EDITION IS A LITTLE LONGER THAN NORMAL! I don't know why...just ran long, but full of good information and worth your time!

Listener Mail -
TONS of mail this week - we'll talk about a few items from past shows as well as a tip for improving documentation by EMS providers. Thanks to all who wrote in...If I haven't gotten back to you...I soon will!

Commentary: The impact of financial crisis on public safety. Get out there and prove the need for your service outside of emergency situations.

In the News:
Rochester, NY Firefighters honored for saving kids trapped in fire.
Keeping Nuke Plants safe from Air Attack...shouldn't we have done this already?!

Exercise Design and Planning Series:
Part Four - A look at the parts of each type of exercise...from Tabletops to Full Scale Event.

MJ#101: Victoria Wildland LODD, Food Tampering, Sign causes Evacuation, WMD or WME?

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:03:00 GMT

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FINAL WEEK - Informed Publishing has given me a supply of their latest guide - the Pet Emergency Pocket Guide - to give out to MJ listeners. This guide is a must have for every responder and every responsible pet owner...from rutine care and first aid to handeling pet in crisis situations...this guide has it all. Get your copy today compliments of Informed Publishing and Mitigaiton Journal! Send me an email mitigationjournal@gmail.com

Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

Mitigation Journal is a member of the Promed Network! Check out the best podcasts the web has to offer - peer reviewed and professional - The Promed Network is your clearinghouse for quality information. Check out all the shows on the Promed Network at promednetwork.com.

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This week on Mitigation Journal:

Updates from the Land Down Under wildfire situation. Special thanks to Erk...check out www.channelerk.com for more information! This situation is now the worst fire in the history of Australia. Tragedy for Australian firefighters...our prayers are with all the firefighters, especially with the family of Firefighter David Balfour who was killed in the line of duty during the fire.

No Security for Baby Food - A woman in Tamarac, Fl has been charged with tampering with baby food at a local supermarket. She is accused of injecting some type of liquid into the jars. Go to www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com for more details.

Cyberchondriacs?! Yes, people are getting medical infromation from the internet and diagnosing themselves with worst-case diseases. Go to www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com for more details.

Exercise Design and Planning Series - Detour! I had an opertunity to meet up with Al Bubel on the topic of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program...a great fit into our most recent series. We recorded this interview live at a local Starbuck...so tune in to this one...its a great addition to our series.

MJ100: Exercise Design and Planning Part 3, Australia Fire Update, Plane Crash, Hospital Shooting

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:03:00 GMT

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Informed Publishing has given me a supply of their latest guide - the Pet Emergency Pocket Guide - to give out to MJ listeners. This guide is a must have for every responder and every responsible pet owner...from rutine care and first aid to handeling pet in crisis situations...this guide has it all. Get your copy today compliments of Informed Publishing and Mitigaiton Journal! Send me an email mitigationjournal@gmail.com

Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

Mitigation Journal is a member of the Promed Network! Check out the best podcasts the web has to offer - peer reviewed and professional - The Promed Network is your clearinghouse for quality information. Check out all the shows on the Promed Network at promednetwork.com.

Mitigation Journal is now on Twitter! Get updates from MJ on your computer or mobile device...check out the Mitigation Journal Twitter page and subscribe at www.twitter.com/mjpodcast

The Polls are Open! Voice your opinion and read the Mitigation Journal Blog...www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com...Read the blog, its a great way to stay up to date between podcasts. Besides, I put a lot of time into it!

This week on Mitigation Journal:

Updates from the Land Down Under wildfire situation. Special thanks to Erk...check out www.channelerk.com for more information! This situation is now the worst fire in the history of Australia. Erk shared this link with me: http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/bushfires/ You've got see it to believe it. Best news so far is that there have been no LODD associated with the responce to these fires.

On my commentary this week: A-Rod and steroid use...if steroids or other performance enhancing drugs would make you a better firefighter or paramedic would you take them?

Rt 390 MCI...one year later. Lessons not learned? Use events inside your community and around the Nation to train your responders!

Exercise Design and Planning Series - Part 3 -
This week we'll discuss the importance of one of hardest parts of designing an exercise...writing the objectives and scenario. These two sections are often short changed in the design and planning of drills and exercise events because they are not easy to do and require a good bit of actual writing. Today we'll talk about the simple steps you can take to put a set of manageable/testable objectives as well as an interesting-motivating scenario/narrative.

MJ#99: Ex Desgin Series Part 2, Fires Down Under, First-Responder EMS Debate, Salmonella, Car Bombing

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 01:36:00 GMT

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Special Announcements!
Informed Publishing has given me a supply of their latest guide - the Pet Emergency Pocket Guide - to give out to MJ listeners. This guide is a must have for every responder and every responsible pet owner...from rutine care and first aid to handeling pet in crisis situations...this guide has it all. Get your copy today compliments of Informed Publishing and Mitigaiton Journal! Send me an email mitigationjournal@gmail.com

Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

Mitigation Journal is a member of the Promed Network! Check out the best podcasts the web has to offer - peer reviewed and professional - The Promed Network is your clearinghouse for quality information. Check out all the shows on the Promed Network at promednetwork.com.

MJ98: Police/EMS shootings, Social Media, Masks Work, Exercise Design and Planning Series Part 1

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 19:55:00 GMT

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Special Announcements!
Informed Publishing has given me a supply of their latest guide - the Pet Emergency Pocket Guide - to give out to MJ listeners. This guide is a must have for every responder and every responsible pet owner...from rutine care and first aid to handeling pet in crisis situations...this guide has it all. Get your copy today compliments of Informed Publishing and Mitigaiton Journal! Send me an email mitigationjournal@gmail.com

Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

Mitigation Journal is a member of the Promed Network! Check out the best podcasts the web has to offer - peer reviewed and professional - The Promed Network is your clearinghouse for quality information. Check out all the shows on the Promed Network at promednetwork.com.

MJ#97: Special Needs Planning-Gone too far? Social Networks, Fear of Terrorism, Personal Preparation Lacking

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:18:00 GMT

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Special Announcements!
Informed Publishing has given me a supply of their latest guide - the Pet Emergency Pocket Guide - to give out to MJ listeners. This guide is a must have for every responder and every responsible pet owner...from rutine care and first aid to handeling pet in crisis situations...this guide has it all. Get your copy today compliments of Informed Publishing and Mitigaiton Journal! Send me an email mitigationjournal@gmail.com

Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

Mitigation Journal is a member of the Promed Network! Check out the best podcasts the web has to offer - peer reviewed and professional - The Promed Network is your clearinghouse for quality information. Check out all the shows on the Promed Network at promednetwork.com.

MJ#96: US Air in the Hudson, Gender Delays EMS Care, FF's Starting Fires for $10/hr

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:32:00 GMT

Welcome to Mitigation Journal the All-Hazards Podcast!

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Special Announcements!
Informed Publishing has given me a supply of their latest guide - the Pet Emergency Pocket Guide - to give out to MJ listeners. This guide is a must have for every responder and every responsible pet owner...from rutine care and first aid to handeling pet in crisis situations...this guide has it all. Get your copy today compliments of Informed Publishing and Mitigaiton Journal! Send me an email mitigationjournal@gmail.com

Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

Mitigation Journal is a member of the Promed Network! Check out the best podcasts the web has to offer - peer reviewed and professional - The Promed Network is your clearinghouse for quality information. Check out all the shows on the Promed Network at promednetwork.com.

Mitigation Journal is now on Twitter! Get updates from MJ on your computer or mobile device...check out the Mitigation Journal Twitter page and subscribe at www.twitter.com/mjpodcast

The Polls are Open! Voice your opinion and read the Mitigation Journal Blog...www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com...Read the blog, its a great way to stay up to date between podcasts. Besides, I put a lot of time into it!

This week on Mitigation Journal:
My commentary this week focuses on some simple advise...Know your job and do it well. Ask yourself what the most important thing is that you do in your role. Who defines your standards and expectations? When is "meeting minimums" not enough?

US Air splash-down in the Hudson - No only life saving, but an example of a community reacting to save lives. Many lessons here!

Is EMS faster for men? We'll look at a study that indicates that women are getting delayed care once EMS is on scene.

Psychoactive medications may play a role in cardiac arrest. Anti-psychotic medication, past and present, may have a role in the cause of sudden cardiac arrest. This study states that patients on these medication may be at 50% greater risk of sudden cardiac arrest. This study underscores the need to include a medication history and medication profile on all patient and understand the risk potential of patients medication!

Firefighters set fires for $10.00 an hour. I don't know whats worse; the fact that these guys set fires to get work or that they're only paid $10.00/hr to do it.

MJ#95: Antiibiotic/Antiviral issues, Bad economy & retail healthcare, Free medication, Rochester EMS podcasting

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT

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MJ#94:When Nothing Happens-Domestic Terrorism in Aspen, Y2K9 and technology failures, Keeping Recuers Motivated

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 18:45:00 GMT

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Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

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This week on Mitigation Journal:

In the News - SMS and text messaging helps TB patients stay on course. We'll look at this technology as an excellent way of getting any message out to a targeted audience. Also, we'll discuss how traditional print media and network media may be on the way out and the importance of linking up with reliable internet sources of information...like Mitigation Journal

My Commentary - This week I sound off about "what happens when nothing happens" and being proactive about planning, training, and keeping our people informed.

Our Topics - Domestic Terrorism in Aspen, CO. A recent bombing threat in Aspen meets the definition of domestic terrorism...and the public officials had to make a hard choice to shut down New Years Eve celebrations and keep people out of public areas in order to find the bombs and prevent injury and deaths. Now, they are facing a backlash from business.
Y2K for the next generation...lets call it Y2K9. Zune mp3 players around the world stopped working last week due to a programming problem. You'd think we would have thought about that in todays computer industry. The situation makes me think about the 1999-2000 year changes and what we all thought would happen. What would happen today if we faced a Y2K or Y2K9 technology failure?

MJ#93: Risky Medication, Zoll-WiFi and AED's, When you can't predict-Prepare

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:48:00 GMT

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Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

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MJ#92: Two Years of MJ, Snow storms, Infection Control v. HazMat, Tamiflu flops, Health Care Gift Cards?!

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:41:00 GMT

MJ#91: EMT Sex Abuse, Ready or Not? 2008, Pet Emergency Guide, Pets in Disaster Part 3

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:10:00 GMT

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This week on Mitigation Journal:
Commentary: Sex Abuse high among EMS providers - according to the AP there have been 129 sex related crimes by EMS providers in the last 18 months! We can't allow emergency service to become a "dream job for sexual predators"

Bombing in Oregon - homemade bombs just as deadly as anything. Bombs are a favorite of domestic terrorists.

Ready or Not? 2008 report from The Trust for Americas Health - seven years after 9-11-01 we're still not reaching readiness for some little things like surge capacity and agent detection! How can this be? Funding is also being cut and it could be our own fault.

Special sneak preview of the Pet Emergency Pocket Guide from Informed Publishing. Just in time for our series, Pets in Disaster, Informed has published another vital reference for responders and pet owners...listen to my sneak preview of this product...with much more to come!

Pets in Disaster, Part 3 Animal Care Issues. This week we'll look at a few specific issues on dealing with animals and offer a few tips.

MJ90: Hospitals and Malls need MCI planning, Holiday medical emergencies, Flu Tracking, Pets Part Two

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:07:00 GMT

This week on Mitigation Journal The All-Hazards Podcast
My commentary is on the topic of flu tracking software...will Google Flu and Ziacam tracking application be good or bad for responders and the public?

Don't deny the holiday AMI...remember the simple signs and symptoms of medical emergencies and prevent disaster in yourself and your family during the holiday season.

Malls and Hospitals - More in common than you think...Hospitals and Malls have to have a specific MCI response plan and, yes, they are important pieces of critical infrastructure.

Pets in Disaster Part Two
This week: Assessing Risk. Many of the same planning steps used in disaster planning can be use to plan for situations involving animals.

MJ89: Shopping Season Deaths, Mumbi Attacks, Soft Targets "R" US and Pets in Disasters Part 1

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:57:00 GMT

This week on Mitigation Journal:
A look at shopping related deaths - a Wal-Mart employee stampeded by crowd surge and rescuers at risk - Multiple gang-related shooting at a Toys R Us...both raise awareness to MCI possibility at public venues.
Mumbi Terror Attacks - What if it was here?
Commentary - We ARE in a SOFT TARGET environment and we have to be prepared, trained, and ready to respond accordingly.

Also today, part one of our new series: Pets in Disaster.
Today we'll focus on the impacts of animal ownership and the animal-human bond, what should responders do for pets in sheltering situations...all major factors affecting evacuation, sheltering and emergency response.

MJ#88:Public service scrutiny, Emergency Plans: Public or Private? Final installment of Taking Better Care of our Own

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Mitigation Journal:

Listener emails and comments - I've gotten more email than usual this past week. Many listeners looking for more information on the cyanide/hydrogen sulfide/consumer level hazardous materials topics. Special thanks to Van in the Netherlands, Lcprl Loller USMC, and Martin in Miami, Florida.

My commentary this week relates to taxes and how the public is challenging use of tax dollars by traditional responder groups...just a few years after September 11...it may seem that in the face of economic heard times that nothing is beyond accountability.

Surf'n the News - A brief collection of news items:
The Ricin Guy goes to prison for three and a half years
Nebraska changes the Safe Haven laws

The final installment in our four-part series Taking Better Care of Our Own...Before, During and After Crisis with Dan McGuire. This segment focuses on recognizing stress and managing situations after chronic stress and acute stress situation.

MJ#87: California Fires and Shake-Out, Preparedness News, LODD Planning Series part 3

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:30:00 GMT

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CISM Perspectives is offering a Line of Duty Death Pre-Planning Seminar. This is a must seminar for fire, EMS, and law enforcement chiefs, line officers, safety officers and peer support teams. Go to www.cismperspectives.com or email cism79@frontiernet.net to register.

This week on Mitigation Journal:

Part 3 in our 4-part series Taking Better Care of Our Own...Before, During and After Crisis with Dan McGuire. In this weeks segment Dan talks about actually managing the LODD event. This segment has tips for agency leaders, front line managers, and members at every level in your organization.

My Commentary this week is asking us to look at what it is that we are preparing for...have our preparedness efforts paid off for future readiness.

Topics in the News:
The Big Shake Out: Huge drill in California
Still in California, wild fires threaten L.A. power supply

MJ#86: Technology and Warnings - A talk with Eric Holdeman, Taking Better Care of Our Own Part 2:LODD Pre Planning and Training

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:01:00 GMT

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Mitigation Journal and the The MedicCast have responded on a mutual-aid assignment - We collected tons of EMS training infomation...exerpts from our podcasts, live lectures, and narrated movie files for EMS training. Check out the MedicCast Extra at www.mediccast.com.

CISM Perspectives is offering a Line of Duty Death Pre-Planning Seminar. This is a must seminar for fire, EMS, and law enforcement chiefs, line officers, safety officers and peer support teams. Go to www.cismperspectives.com or email cism79@frontiernet.net to register.

This week on Mitigation Journal:
I'm going to hold off from giving my commentary this week due to the great opportunity to get a few words with Eric Holdeman of ICF International and author of the Disaster Zone blog. Check out the Disaster Zone at http://www.disaster-zone.com/

Also this week, part two in our series Taking Better Care of Our Own, Before, During and After Crisis with Mr. Dan McGuire of CISM Perspectives

MJ#85: More Infection Detection, Dont just do something; Plan, Taking better care of our own part one

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 05:01:00 GMT

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Due to the giant number of emails on our prior commentary (simple steps to infection control) we'll talk more about infection control and the need to use PPE with good hygiene and the results of several studies.

This weeks commentary is about personal planning: Planning for health and fitness...before its too late.

This week we'll also start a four-part series with Dan McGuire of CISM Perspectives...the title of this series is "Taking Better Care of Our Own; Before During and After Crisis"
In Part one we'll be talking about new trends in responder well-being and a look at functional responder well-being programs. For more information visit CISMperspectives.com and ask Dan for his free eight-page guide.

In part two; Dan and I will discuss Pre-planning and training for LODD events...stay tuned!

MJ#84:Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Mini-Series part 2: The need for Rehab

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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This week on Mitigation Journal:
Recorded Live Lecture Mini Series - Emergency Incident Rehabilitation

Rehab has been one of the most requested topics with frequent questions sent in via email. Today we'll deliver part two of a two part series on Emergency Incident Rehabilitation.

In part two we'll cover:
- The need for rehabilitation at training events
- Environmental Concerns
- Toxic Atmosphere considerations in rehab
- The scope of cardiovascular disease in emergency service
- Rehab operations and decision making...who's in charge
- Physical Fitness and agency physical exams
- The role of the Safety Officer
- Signs and Symptom identification in rehab...from evaluation to treatment to transport
- Oxygen, Cyanide, and Carbon Monoxide monitoring...the role in rehab

MJ#83:Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Mini Series Part 1: The Need For Rehab

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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This week on Mitigation Journal:
Recorded Live Lecture Mini Series - Emergency Incident Rehabilitation

Rehab has been one of the most requested topics with frequent questions sent in via email. Today we'll deliver part one of a two part series on Emergency Incident Rehabilitation.

In part one we'll cover:
- Rehab as a key to responder safety
- How history and pride play can be a barrier to responder safety and rehab
- Avoiding misconception in the rehab process
- Getting buy-in from responders and officers
- The appropriate use of rehab
- Overview of Line of Duty Death statistics
- Rehab...It's not just for fire anymore

MJ#82: Prevent Infection, Technology Failure, More Air Medical Deaths, First In with Lt. Don Bowers

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:19:00 GMT

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New multi-part series on Mitigation Journal...
Responder Wellness and LODD planning, with Dan McGuire of CISM Perspectives. Look for this series to start in November. Look to CISM Perspectives for responder wellness issues and line of duty death planning. You can find them at www.cismperspectives.com.

Comming up later; Exercise Design and Planning...another training series from Mitigation Journal...ready late Novemeber.

This week on Mitigation Journal
Commentary: Don't bother with vitamins...wash your hands and cover you cough to prevent disease!

Computer issues cause problems at area supermarkets...Y2K anyone?!

Another Air Med crash kills crew and patient...open for discussion on the topic of risk/benefit for the use of air medical transport.

First-In! An interview with Lt. Don Bowers, Barnard Fire District. Don was the first in officer to a multi-alarm fire recently...his first-in crew made numerous rescues and set the situation up for sucsess!

MJ#81: Pandemics are not Terrorism, Unknown substance causes hospital lock-down and decon, Anthrax 101

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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Upcomming Series:
Comming Soon! CISM/Responder Mental Health and LODD with Dan McGuire of CISM Perspectives; and later, a follow-up to the Planning Series, the Mitigation Journal Exercise Design series.

This week on Mitigation Journal:
Jamie Davis, the Pod Medic of the MedicCast Podcast, chimes in on the voice mail line about funding (or lack of it) for EMS and WMD/Terrorism.

My commentary this week: Pandemic is NOT Terrorism

Another event causes a local hosptial to lock-down and leads to a decontmination situation. Medina, NY hospital and local fire departments manage the situation and decon potential exposed persons...lots of lessons learned here!

Anthrax 101: What you need to know about Anthrax.

MJ#80 Special Fire Safety Edition with Bill Timmons for Fire Prevention Week, 2008

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:52:00 GMT

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This week is Fire Prevention Week and this years theme is "Prevent Home Fires". To help get the fire safety message out, I've asked a noted fire safety expert, Mr. Bill Timmons, to join us. Bill was kind enough to join me for a conversation over a cup of coffee on the topic of fire safety and fire prevention. Bill is a noted topic expert with over twenty-years experiance as a career firefighter and officer and participates locally with various organizations and on a national level with the National Fire Protection Association. Bill is also working on Executive Fire Officer status from the National Fire Academy.

MJ#79: Mutal Aid will protect hospitals, Vital Signs Conference Review, MJ Best Product Award

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 13:02:00 GMT

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My commentary this week is on the topic of fire service protection of hospitals during events that require decontamination of patients. Controversy guaranteed!

Also, a review of day two of the Vital Signs EMS Conference. We'll look at sessions on NFPA 1584/Emergency Incident Rehabilitation and the NYS EMS Educational Update.

The Mitigation Journal Top Product Award from this conference goes to the Simulated Interactive Advanced Medical Education Center...SIAMEC Advanced Education. We have an interview with Dr. Jason A. Gluck, Medical Director of SIAMEC. Check them out on the web at www.siamec.com or contact Dr. Gluck at 516-238-4947, jagluck@siamec.com

My Product of the year video Post

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 20:13:00 GMT

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The Mitigation Journal Top Product Award goes to SIAMEC Advanced Education

Vital Signs EMS Conference Day One

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 02:07:00 GMT

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This is our special edition update from the Vital Signs EMS Conference

Today I attended the opening session and EMS Memorial Dedication along with a few other talks. The highlight of the day was Critical Thinking for the EMT as presented by Dan Limmer. I had not been to a talk by Mr. Limmer in the past and was impressed by today's presentation.

MJ#78: Not Ready in 2008? Vaccine Planning, Schools Ready to Shelter In Place?

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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This week on Mitigation Journal:
I'll be covering the New York State Vital Signs EMS Conference next week...you'll be hearing daily updates with interviews, reviews of the conference and commentary as well as product highlights from the conference here on Mitigation Journal. If you're going to the conference, I'd like to hear from you...call the voice mail line at 585-672-7844.

Preparedness still lacking after 9/11: How is it possible that hospitals, schools and maybe even EMS is not ready when disaster strikes?

News:
Vaccine Guidance from HHS and DHS...good information but do we need years of research and over 200 written opinions to get to common scene?

Physio Control AED Recall from the FDA...'nuf said.

Great News! Informed Publishing is producing a Pet Emergency Pocket Guide...I've got the inside scoop thanks to my friends at Informed and will give you a snapshot of this valuable recourse.

MJ #77: Special Edition: Vitial Signs Conference warm-up and Canandaguia Hazmat MCI

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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My commentary this week in on the topic of public warnings. Do we give the best message for compliance?

In This Special Edition: This week I've had the opportunity to speak with two people on exciting events here in New York. First, we'll talk with Donna Gerard, the Vital Signs Conference Coordinator - Donna is going to give the Mitigation Journal listeners a preview of what can be expected from this (and every) New York State EMS Conference...pre-conference sessions, dozens of educational opportunities, networking, CME and of course, over 100 exhibits...all at the New York State Vital Signs EMS Conference in Buffalo, NY. Join us October 2-5, 2008 and check out vitalsignsconference.com for more inforamtion. Mitigation Journal will be reporting daily from the conference so be sure to check back for up-to-date posting and comments from attendees, presenters, and vendors!

When it goes from bad to worse...a routine event unfolds into a hazardous materials event and an MCI. Today we'll hear from Ken Beers, Chief of Canandaguia Emergency Squad on the response to this event. Awarness, planning and interagency cooperation pays off big dividends as a routine event unfolds. Chief Beers will give us an overview of the situation and a look at the actions that made this response an All-Hazards Preparedness sucsess!

MJ #76: Response to storms, St. Louis Hazmat:Hospital Preparedness/Protection, Planning Series Part 5: Writing Emergency Plans

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 17:41:00 GMT

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This week on the blog we'll post the notes from our Planning Series on Emergency Planning.

This week:
Impressive response to recent Hurricanes shows that we've learned from our history on the appropriate management to natural crisis.

St. Louis hazmat closes emergency departments and hospitals. Play your position and work with other emergency response groups to keep the hospital and community safe!

Planning Series Part 5: Writing your emergency operation plan. In this final section of our planning series we'll talk about organizing all the data and thoughts we've covered in the prior segments.

MJ #75: Hurricane Gustav, TSA Credibility, Planning Assumptions, Planning Series Part 4: Team Planning

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 15:09:00 GMT

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This week on MJ -
Gustav thunders into the Gulf...this will be a test of our lessons from Hurricane Katrina. If only we'd learned the same lessons from Hurricane Pam...

TSA has a credibility problem...last week I saw a story about an airline passenger who refused to disrobe. She was prevented from getting on her flight because of her underwire bra.

September is National Preparedness Month! Mitigation Journal listeners are encouraged to visit www.ready.gov and promote readiness in their homes, at work and in the community. Call the voicemail line or send and email to let me know what you or your agency is doing to promote readiness!

We also have a short talk on planning assumptions and public interactions in disaster planning. A number of people emailed this week asking why I have not addressed assumptions in planning. This talk will answer some of those questions.

Pre Incident Planing Series Part 4: Planning and the Planning Team.

MJ# 74:From Jekyll Island, Ga/Tropical Storm Fay, Following

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:17:00 GMT

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This week Mitigation Journal is coming from Jekyll Island, Ga. What an experience this vacation has been! Tropical Storm Fay moved through the area and gave us a first-hand look a emergency management.

My commentary this week is about blind acceptance of standards. What do you do when a "standard" makes no sense for your organization? Do you force it to work because it is a standard? I recommend each agency, traditional and non-traditional response agencies, do a self assessment and evaluate the standard to see if it is applicable. Standards can be terrific tools, but when they don't make sense for your agency, your situation, or needs you can risk your reputation by forcing the standard.

Fire Safety for Adults: This week Fire Safety Educator Sue Davis joins us on Mitigation Journal. We'll talk about adult fire safety, Exit Drills in the Home, car seats, and bike helmets and more. This is the back to school time of year and our kids will be talking about fire safety in schools...parents have to do our part, too. A special thanks to Sue for making the time to pre-record this segment with me!

Planning Series part #3 - The basic concepts of planning. We'll talk about what pre-incident planning is and is not. various terms, goal and objectives, and parts of the planning process. We'll also touch on exercise design and training with your plan.

MJ #73: Cyanide found in hotel, Where to find Acids and Bleaches, and an interview with Alan Bubel on NIMS

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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This week on Mitigation Journal:
Airlines charge military personnel to take baggage...two thumbs down for the airlines!

Cyanide found in hotel room after dead man found...no connection to terrorism according to CNN...Don't let your guard down and keep your eyes open!

We're going to insert a special interview this week in place of part #3 of our planning series. I had a rare opportunity to speak with my esteemed colleague, Mr Alan Bubel, on the topic of NIMS and NIMS compliance. NIMS and NIMS compliance is an important part of any planing process, so I thought it would work well here.

We will continue with our planning series with topic #3 PrePlanning and an intro to planning concepts next week

MJ#72: Anthrax-I Told You So! Detergent Suicide and Planning Series part 2: Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessement

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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This week on Mitigation Journal:
Anthrax attacks: My predictions from 2001 may have been correct.
Detergent Suicide - Consumer grade hazmats create deadly situations
Part two of our planning series - Today we'll outline the hazard assessment process and risk analysis - easy to do and easy to relate to any community.

In Service #29 Heat Emergencies

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 11:53:00 GMT

Welcome to Mitigation Journal In Service Training session. This week we'll be talking about Heat Emergencies.

Todays lecture is intended to supplement classroom activity. It is not the intent of this podcast to be a substitute for class instruction. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material, however, discrepancies may occur and the listener is encouraged to utilize critical thinking. Completing this lecture does not imply certification or authority to provide emergency medical care.

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MJ #71: Guilty Plea for Bottle Bombers, Shelter in Place at Schools, Threat Assessment

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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This week on Mitigation Journal -
Suspects plead guilty in bottle bomb threat. A case that changed what you can bring on a plane...shampoo, water...whatever. Also a good reminder about bottle bombs in general.

Shelter in Place: At School. September is National Preparedness Month and this week we'll talk about needs for sheltering in place at schools and give a few interesting points to think about.

New Series on Mitigation Journal: The Planning Series launches this week with part one: Threat Analysis and Assessment. We'll be doing a five-week long series on Planning...
1 - Threat Analysis and Assessment (8/4/08)
2 - Target Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (8/11/08)
3 - Pre-incident Planning; intro and concepts (8/18/08)
4 - Planning: Team Approach to Planning (8/25/08)
5 - Drafting and Testing the Plan (9/1/08)

MJ#70: Flooding in Rochester, DC Predicts Chaos, and Shots Fired - LODD - Speaking with Dan McGuire

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:01:00 GMT

Flooding in Rochester: Three inches of rain fell in less than one-hour last week in Rochester causing local flooding. Many of the areas that flooded had not been prone to water damage in the past. In addition to private homes, many commercial areas including a hospital were impacted by this storm.

DC Homeland Security Chief Predicts Chaos: Darrell Darnell predicts there would be "a lot of panic, a lot of chaos" if a small nuke were to be detonated near the White House. While panic and chaos may follow a nuke event in any city, we have to be planning for the event as best as possible. Simple questions such as "who's in charge?" "if it happened right now what would you do?" and "are the citizens ready to shelter in place?" should be easily answered by community leaders and planners.

Shot in the Line of Duty: Emergency Responders shot responding to an automobile fire. The AP is reporting that Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Hummert was shot to death getting out of his fire engine...two police officers were also wounded.

Today we talk with Dan McGuire of CISM Perspectives (www.cismperspectives.com) on the topic of LODD and the terrible twist of intentional targeting of responders.

About Dan -

Daniel J. McGuire, FAAETS, CATSM, began his work with the emergency services in 1979 as an Emergency Medical Technician, responding to all types of emergency requests.

Mr. McGuire has been in the emergency services for more than 25 years and comes with an extensive background in comprehensive training and consultation programs that specialize in Responder Wellness, CISM, and Line of Duty Death programs for the emergency services (Fire, EMS, Air Medical Services, and Law Enforcement).

Mr. McGuire is a Fellow, the Regional Training Coordinator, and a member of the Professional Advisory Board of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (www.aaets.org), and a longtime member of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (www.icisf.org).

MJ#69: Chlorine Leak Rochester suburb, Summertime School Bus, Who's at Risk?, preparing to Shelter in Place

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:15:00 GMT

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This Week On Mitigation Journal:
A chlorine leak at a water treatment plan in Orleans County (west of Rochester, NY) causes exposure and multi-agency response. Hazardous Materials Teams from Monroe County and Kodak responded to a chlorine leak inside a water treatment building in Holley, NY. One worker was overcome and a few responders were treated for heat related issues. Not a terrorist event, this chlorine leak reminds us of the man-made hazards that every community faces.

Summertime School Buses: Just 'cause schools out for summer we can't forget about special rescue situations involving special needs transportation school buses. We'll talk about various features of the bus, patient care, evacuation, and search and rescue issues.

Special Needs Populations: How do you identify who will need extra help in time of crisis? This section will highlight "at risk" populations and how to identify them based on the National Council on Disability.

Preparing to Shelter in Place: Good info from Redefining Readyness - how to start your shelter at home plans...for civilians and responders...getting ready to protect your family and help your community by being ready!

Don't forget to visit my friends at the Medic Cast! www.mediccast.com

MJ #68: Home Health Care in Pandemic, The cost of NOT planning, and Points of Distribution; What will work best?

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:18:00 GMT

**RSS Feed issues should be resolved** If you're having trouble updating Mitigation Journal it may be due to an RSS Feed issue that I caused. With the help of Jamie Davis from the Mediccast Podcast, we are (should be) back to normal...Thanks, Jamie!

This week on Mitigation Journal:
What is the roll of home health agencies in the setting of a pandemic, disaster, or terrorism event. Its time we look at home health care and other untapped resources in our community.

What is the cost of NOT preparing? We know about preplanning and how training and preparation makes up better for crisis situations. But how do you convince businesses that they need to prepare also? We'll take a look at one potential for getting business in your community "on-board".

Points of Distribution: What will work best? Should be bring mass numbers of citizens into one location for medication delivery? Should we have them drive up in a car...with the entire family...in order to get medications? Getting medications and good information to the public may be the key to managing a biological event. To pull this off, we have to think outside the box and question our plans.

Feed Problem

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:14:00 GMT

I'm having an issue between Feedburner, Libsyn and iTunes causing the Mitigation Journal RSS feed not to update in iTunes. You may get an error message telling you that there is a problem with the feed and that it cannot be found on the server.

I'm working on the problem. You can still get all the content directly from Libsyn at mitigationjournal.libsyn.com

MJ #67: MJ Listener Proves Need for Chemical Bomb Training, First Responders in Pandemic, and (no) More Hosptial Beds...

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 02:18:00 GMT

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Just In Time for National Preparedness Month!
This we're continuing to offer a free copy of the Home Emergency Pocket Guide from Informed Publishing. Just send me an email mitigationjournal@gmail.com and I'll send you a copy...free. This is a combined effort of Mitigation Journal and Informed Publishing.

Visit the Mitigation Journal Blog at www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com I've posted some pictures from the MCC Paramedic graduation...more articles will be up soon, so check for updates to the posts and news clips!

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This week:
Mitigation Journal Listener makes the case for taking homemade chemical bombs seriously. I've recieved an email from MJ listener Jason telling me about his run-in with a car full of homemade chemical bombs. Check out the MJ blog posting Homemade Chemical Bombs: A Legitimate Threat to Responders at http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/08/homemade-chemical-bombs-legitimate.html

Redefining First Responders and looking at the roll of non traditional responders in case of pandemic. What will be more effective...vaccine, PPE, education, or training?

More Beds Needed...not in Rochester, NY. Surge Capacity? We don't need no surge capacity. When will we learn?

MJ #66: MCC Paramedic Graaduation, 7000 toxic targets, and an interview with Mr. Coffin, COO Informed Publishing

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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For more information about this important guide, tune into Mitigation Journal podcast episode #65. You can read my review in the Mitigation Journal Blog at www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com or you can visit www.informedguides.com.

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This week on Mitigation Journal:
The 16th Paramedic class graduates from Monroe Community College

DHS notifies 7000 sites they are targets for terrorist attack

NYS EMS Conference is only a few months away! The annual Vital Signs EMS conference will be held October 2-5, 2008 in Buffalo, NY. Mitigation Journal will be there covering the conference with daily updates and interviews as well as product reviews of all the latest and greatest products in emergency service. Check out vitalsignsconference.com for more information.

Special Interview with Informed COO Michael Coffin. We'll talk about the Home Emergency Pocket Guide and how you can be better prepared for any crisis. And thanks to Informed Publishing, we have copies of the Home Emergency Pocket Guide to give away...free. Just send an email with your name and mailing address to me; mitigationjournal@gmail.com to get your copy!

MJ #65: A Safer Ambulance?, Emergency & Disaster Map, Sheltering in Place, and the Home Emergency Pocket Guide

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:43:00 GMT

Welcome to Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast!
Check out the Mitigation Journal blog at www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com for all the latest information and postings.

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Special offer from Mitigation Journal and Infromed!

Informed has teamed up with Mitigation Journal to offer a limited number of the Home Emergency Pocket Guide...free. I'll send a Home Emergency Pocket Guide to the first two Mitigation Journal listeners each week who either send me an email at mitiationjournal@gmail.com or calls the voice mail line at 585-672-7844.

Give me your name and address and I'll send out a guide for you courtesy of Infomed (www.informedguides.com)

Check out the blog posting review of the Home Emergency Pocket Guide at http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/great-guide.html

This week on Mitigation Journal:
The size of fire apparatus, Building a safer ambulance(?), emergency and disaster information services and map, and sheltering in place.

MJ#64:FLA responders use CyanoKit, In search of readiness in the US, and the importance of vacation

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:12:00 GMT

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FLA responders use CyanoKit: Check out the dangers of carbon monoxide and cyanide at:
http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2007/01/cyanide-deadly-partner-of-carbon.html

and related article on blood agents and suicide: http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/suicide-by-blood-agent.html

In search of readiness in the US, Will it ever exist?
Check out the blog articles:
http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2008/06/in-search-of-preparedness-in-america.html
http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2005/11/stop-training-for-terrorist-and-wmd.html
http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/02/just-remember-it-cant-happen-here_03.html

and the importance of vacation...info from Monster.com

MJ#63: Fuel and logistics in planning, Helicopter v. Hospital, National Preparedness Month, To Live and Die in Disaster

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 16:47:00 GMT

Welcome to Mitigation Journal - The All Hazards Podcast

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Contact us...you can email anytime mitigationjournal@gmail.com or call our voice mail line at 585-672-7844

This week:

More about fuel costs and impact on preparedness and everyday logistics: how rising fuel costs WILL crumple your emergency plans if you don't start doing something now.

Helicopter versus Hospital:
Air medical helicopter crashes on hospital rooftop landing pad: landing a helicopter on top of your hospital is flashy, but is it the best way to do it. The crash of a medical helicopter on the rooftop landing pad of a Grand Rapids, Michigan, hospital displays the need for Rule of Outcomes thinking. This crash resulted in patient evacuations, power loss, closure of an emergency department...and the only level one trauma center in the area, along with burning aviation fuel, smoke and contamination potential. Is it time to rethink where we land our helicopters?

National Preparedness Month: September, 2008
Get Kit - make a plan - get informed - get involved. Mitigation Journal is a National Preparedness Month Coalition member. This week we'd like to remind everyone that businesses, large and small, are important parts of our community infrastructure...they need to plan for disaster and crisis situations, too!

To Live or Die in Disaster:
If you're on this list...no treatment for you! An interesting twist to health care resource triage. A group of physicians have published a list of "conditions" that would not be treated in a disaster situation in effort to save resources. Interesting to say the least...more on this for sure!

MJ#62 MCC Paramedic Class '08, Notes on scene safety/off-duty care, Thoughts for the new medic, Ammonia and Propane Cylineders

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:01:00 GMT

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Congratulations to the Monroe Community College Paramedic Class of 2008 on successfully completing the New York State skills and written and exam! www.mccparamedics.com

Check out all the latest at the Mitigation Journal blog www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com for my informative postings and news searches!

In this edition of Mitigation Journal:
Scene safety and off-duty care: This week we'll look at scene safety and how to evaluate each situation. We'll also talk about a few things that may be helpful to keep in mind when we provide assistance while off duty.

National Preparedness Month: September 2008: this weeks tip is on how people with special needs can help themselves and rescuers during times of crisis. www.ready.gov

Advice for the new paramedic: "what do we need to know"...my two cents worth of advice for those making the change from paramedic student to EMS leader.

New from the Medic Cast podcast: Check out the talk on Hot Products from the Medic Cast Live www.mediccast.com

Safety Alert from the National Propane Association: Anhydrous Ammonia and Propane Cylinders ... see the Mitigation Journal blog posting for links!

MJ#61: Rochester 9-1-1 Operator Abuses Terrorist List, National Preparedness Month Tip, and Courage to be Safe!

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:30:00 GMT

This week on Mitigation Journal:
Special welcome to Jason, listening to us from Fredrick County, MD!

A Rochester 9-1-1 operator has been accused of searching data bases including the Terrorism Watch List with 277 names. The searches seemed to have been conducted in January of 2006 and again in October or 2007. Officials believe she intended (or maybe already has) passed information along to "others". Knowing if you or others are on the Terrorist Watch List would be a major piece of intel should you want to carry out an attack...here or anywhere. By the way, the (now ex-) 9-1-1 operator claims discrimination because she is Muslim. I'm going to take this seriously.

September is National Preparedness Month! Our Preparedness Tip this week is: Knowing what you childs school emergency plan is vital in cases of emergency or disaster. Do you know what your childs school is going to do in the event of a natural disaster or other crisis? Request a copy of you childs school's emergency plan for these event...keep it and read it.

Courage to be Safe - So Everyone Goes Home: What are you prepared to do to prevent line of duty death? Last week on MJ I told you what a tremendous program this was...easily among the most meaningful presentations I've ever seen. This week I talk to Paul Melfi, the New York State Advocate for Courage to be Safe. Paul is a well known fire instructor and a retired Deputy Chief. Paul puts it on the table concerning firefighting safety...listen to him!
Check out Courage to be Safe - So Everyone Goes Home at www.everyonegoeshome.com

MJ #60: Great Training, Ryan White Law Changes, Rochester EMT Saves Cop, and More!

Mon, 5 May 2008 04:01:00 GMT

This week on Mitigation Journal:
A review of the NFA program Command and Control of Target Hazards and the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control "Courage to be Safe" program and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

In the news: Rochester EMT saves City Police Officer, Ryan White Act and the loss of emergency provisions, and Medtronic/Physio-Control gets an injunction from the FDA.

In our preparedness section we'll take a look at Storm Ready program from the National Weather Service...visit www.noaa.gov...and getting ready for National Preparedness Month, September 2008. Mitigation Journal is a supporter of NPM and will be presenting various preparedness tips for professional responders and the public. Visit www.ready.gov

Contact Mitigation Journal:
By phone: 585-672-7844 or by email at mitigationjournal@gmail.com

MJ#59: Fuel cost-add this to your preplans, Even more on the Ricin Guy, Teen suicide with poison gas, and more!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Mitigation Journal The All Hazards Podcast:
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Fuel issues demand attention: Fuel costs are reaching farther than just prices at the pump...consider the possibility that you may not be able to get fuel at all or only on a limited basis. How will this impact the ability of your service? How will this effect your personnel availability to respond or be called back to work when needed?
We also have to consider the average citizen stockpile of fuel, use of unapproved alternate fuels and the related hazards to responders.

We'll find out a bit more about the Ricin Guy...talk about ricin exposure and the signs and symptoms of ricin intoxication.

Last week I talked about the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing...I was reminded this week that March 25, 1995 was the anniversary of the Tokyo subway sarin nerve agent attack. Special thanks to MJ listener, Tom for keeping me on my toes.

In a related story, a 14-year old girl commits suicide by creating poison gas...a blood agent, hydrogen sulphide. H2S is a blood agent, similar to Cyanide.

Both these events underscore the need for us to be aware that the Consumer-Level Hazardous Materials Events are deadly...can be intentional or accidental...but deadly.

MJ#58: Ricin Guy...good news, bad news, the impact of false alarms, and Botox: I told you so!

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:17:00 GMT

First off, the Ricin guy (the guy who had ricin, weapons in a LosVagas hotel) is out of the hospital...after treatment for ricin exposure...and has been placed under arrest for possession of biological agents. This is the story first reported in Mitigation Journal back in February...The media reported that finding ricin in the hotel was "not an act of terrorism"...The tune has changed just a bit with this guys arrest. This story is the first to two I Told You So's this week.

A Johns Hopkins study is looking at psychological impact changes when the terrorism alert level changes. Good study, just looking in the wrong direction. We should be focused on the Cry Wolf phenomenon and dealing with Optimism Bias.

A new (old) way of identifying risk/threat to a location. University of Arizona researchers have come up with a benchmark vulnerability study that looks at three dimensions of risk...social aspects, natural hazards and construction of the city and infrastructure. This is one of the best approaches to threat assessments...but it is not new...Looking at the social, environmental and geographical features of a given location are the basis for the All-Hazards approach.

I Told You So number two: Botox is bad...no kidding. Newsweek reports that new testing on Botox and Myobloc can migrate from the injection site and cause death. Botox is botox and neurotoxin is neurotoxin.

April 19 marks the 13th anniversary of the Murrah Federal Building / Oklahoma City bombing. The deadliest act of domestic terrorism in our history. Lessons learned? You decide.

MJ #57: A review of the STEP (Rochester, NY) EMS Conference

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:14:00 GMT

This edition is all about our local EMS conference...A.K.A the STEP Conference. Now in its fourteenth year, this conference is the single best attended educational program in the Region.

Today I'll be providing a review of some of the sessions, interviews with speakers and vendors...if you couldn't make it this year, you'll get a feeling for what you missed!

There was so much to do this weekend...I spoke with a number of providers at the STEP conference, but ran out of time to get them all on the show. If we talked at the conference, please tune in next week...I'll have your interview up then.

Check out STEP on the WEB at www.stepems.org
Looking for a change in your EMS career? Check out Canandaigua Emergency Squad...Job opening for EMS Sergeant. www.canandaiguaems.org

MJ #56: Top Products from EMS Today 2008

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:50:00 GMT

Here it is! My top products list from EMS Today 2008. Categories are Education and Training, Provider Safety, Infection Control, Patient Care, and Disaster Management.

In the Education/Training Category the top pick is Jones and Bartlett Publishers for their new on-line test prep, EMS skill manual, and Firefighter skills text. Contact Larry Newell, Executive VP of Jones and Bartlett Learning lnewell@jbpub.com or the web www.jbpub.com

In the Provider Safety section, Dan White from All-Med/Alliance Medical took the top spot for several provider safety items...from head to toe...the best protection. You can get all of Dan's info at his Paramedic Blog at http://phillydan.spaces.live.com/

In the area of infection control Union Springs Pharmaceuticals, the makers of MyClyns protective spray get the high marks! Special thanks to Jim Elliot and Joel Ivers...find them at www.myclyns.com

My top pick in patient care products was the Ready-Heat blanket by TechTrade. Contact Ted Bart ted@techtradellc.com and www.techtradellc.com

The best product in Disaster Management goes to Reeves and the emergency shelters...you can find them at www.reevesEMS.com or contact Lynn at lpiacentini@reevesemes.com

In the Operation Section I thought the Controlled Access Product Dispenser hit the mark. Visit www.ucapit.com

Don't forget...all my photos and some typed notes will be posted on our Mitigation Journal blog at www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com

EMS Today - Day 4

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:53:00 GMT

Live from Baltimore, EMS Today 2008 coverage! Today I'll review just a few of the products I've seen.
On my "best" list for today are:
I Am Responding emergency responder tracking software, MyClyns Personal Protective Spray, and the Glide Scope Ranger by Averathon Medical.
More reviews and conference updates in the next update on Mitigation Journal.

Remember to check out the Mitigation Journal Blog for pictures from Baltimore. I'll be posting a written summary and product reviews there, too.

From Baltimore, this is Day 3 of EMS Today 2008

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:55:00 GMT

The EMS Today officially kicks off today! In this session I'll review the opening ceremonies and the EMS Today "Game Show", Is it time to turn off the lights and siren, and Controversies in EMS : Technology in Assessment.

Don't forget to check out the Mitigation Journal Blog for updated photos from the conference and around the area.

EMS Today - Day 2 ALS Core Content

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:20:00 GMT

Here is the update from day two of the National ALS Core Content pre-conference session. My commentary is included.

Please join us for daily updates, reviews and interviews from JEMS EMS Today 2008.

Special Report from EMS Today 2008!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:32:00 GMT

Welcome to this Special Edition of Mitigation Journal - "live" from the opening of EMS Today in Baltimore!

Today I'll open with a review of day-one of the National EMS Core Content Refresher Workshop. This is the first time I've attended a pre-conference program like this and I didn't know what I was in for. This first of a two-day session being presented by Paul Werfel, David Gurchiek, and Art Romano just flew by and I had a hard time consolidating my notes to do the podcast.

This review will cover Ethics, Infectious Disease, Pediatric Assessment, Trauma, and geriatric care. I'll follow up in the next posting with day-two topics and a full session summary as well as coverage of the special evening session 'Clinical Controversies: Technology in Assessment'.

We'll also be doing a "whats new" from the exhibit floor and interviews with conference participants.

MJ#55: Welcome New Listeners, EMS Conferences, Fema Rehab Documet, Flu Closes Schools

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Special welcome to new Mitigation Journal listeners Dale, Steve, and Christina! Thanks for joining us.
Do you like what you hear on Mitigation Journal? Why not post a review on iTunes?

Today I'll focus on upcoming EMS conferences; the Rochester STEP Conference here at home and the EMS Today conference in Baltimore. Mitigation Journal will be podcasting updates, session reviews, "live" interviews with manufactures and attendees. Join us on the podcast and blog for daily updates!

Todays commentary is on gas/fuel prices. With fuel approaching $4.00/gal I asking how prepared emergency services are to deal with situations when fuel in limited or not available.

We'll also talk about how seasonal flu has closed schools in Hong Kong and NY. Is closing schools and businesses a solid tactic for dealing with flu or disease outbreak?

FEMA releases the "Rehab" document...the FEMA version of NFPA 1581. Its 174 pages long and I'm in the process of review. You can get a copy at www.usfa.dhs.gov.

And...Storms in Atlanta, crane collapse in NYC make the case for all hazards planning and the Rule of Outcomes.

Check out the Mitigation Journal Blog at www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com and view all my news items. They are available as a page at http://www.google.com/reader/shared/00031638008421988721 (and there's a feed too)

In Service #28: Respiratory/Ventilation

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:16:00 GMT

This talk covers terms and theory on respiration and ventilation. This will be a multi-part series...I just don't know how many parts...yet.

MJ#54: Focus on Domestic Terrorism

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:01:00 GMT

We seem to forget that acts of Domestic Terrorism have existed in our history and continue to do so today. There have been three events that can be considered acts of domestic terrorism in the last few weeks, yet the mainstream media maintains focus that there "no terror motive" or no "link to terror". Eco terrorists burn a housing development in Seattle, Ricin is found in a Las Vagas hotel, and a military recruiting station in Times Square, NYC is the target of an improvised explosive device.

There is much to think about here. Lets not forget our history and remember the lessons from the Unibomber and others.

Links to all the topics can be found on the Mitigation Journal blog www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com under the Emergency Services News section in the sidebar. To see all my selected news items you can visit http://www.google.com/reader/shared/00031638008421988721 (and there's a feed too)

In Service #27 Pharmacology Part Three

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 15:06:00 GMT

This is part three of our series on pharmacology...the final lecture in this series. Today we'll review some terms in concert with medication profiles, patient history and exam, as well as consideration for multiple medications. We'll also talk about over-the-counter meds, vitamins, multiple meds and interactions and the roll these issues play in the "whole picture" of EMS Pharm.

In Service #26 Pharmacology Part Two

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 20:48:00 GMT

This lecture includes the main topics of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics.

MJ#53: Voice Mail on the Blog, School Bus Crash, and Flu Vaccine : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 3 Mar 2008 05:01:00 GMT

This is a short episode this week due to illness. You're invited to use the new voice mail service on the blog www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com to leave me a comment or a message. We'll talk about simple things to keep a school bus crash under control and review why flu vaccine failure is not a sign of pandemic

In Service #25: Pharm Part One

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:07:00 GMT

This is part one of Pharmacology for the paramedic student. In this talk we'll cover a brief review of the CNS and PNS, Neurochemical transmission, nicotinic and muscarinic receptors, general properties of medications and an overview of the routes of medication administration.

Thanks for listening!
Don't forget to check out the Mitigation Journal Blog at www.mitigationjournal.com or www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com.

MJ#52: Don't forget about Mother Nature, Rochester MCI

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:36:00 GMT

Today is a good time to remind all of us that we have to be prepared for anything...the all-hazards approach. In this edition I'll speak with Sue Margis, EMT-I and paramedic student about her role in a recent MCI in Rochester.

In Service Training #24: Review of Systems/Osmosis/Fluid Movement

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 21:57:00 GMT

This is an introductory lesson on the basics of anatomy, physiology and the homeostatic environment. We'll talk about the internal and external environment, various forms of feedback, and membrane transport.
This talk will be helpful for the EMT/Paramedic student or anyone who would like a brief review of the material.

Overview of Cells MP3 format

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:05:00 GMT

This is an overview of Cells for the EMT Paramedic student in standard MP3 format...audio only.

Introduction and Overview of Cells M4a Format

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:57:00 GMT

This is an overview of cells for the EMT Paramedic Student. It is also my first crack at putting slides into the podcast...AKA mixing audio and visual. Only those of you with an iPOD will be able to view this file.
NOTE: I will be posting the same audio content in standard MP3 format that can be used by any player. Please download the file that best suits your player and needs.

MJ#51: Highrise Fires, Construction Features and more on Seatbelts use in Emergency Service : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 4 Feb 2008 15:56:00 GMT

This week I'll review the Monte Carlo casino fire and the implications of exterior building features in relation to fire-related deaths and FF disorientation. We'll also talk about the National Seatbelt Pledge, surge capacity and MCI implications of "routine" events, and more!

A special thanks to Jones and Bartlett Publishing (http://www.jbpub.com/ems/) for paramedic training materials and to Dan White of Alliance Medical (http://www.allmed.net/) for the RAPTAG Triage System.

Check out the National Seatbelt Pledge at www.trainingdivision.com

Welcome New Mitigation Journal Listeners! Erk in Sydney, Matt from Florida, and Dick from Rochester! Thanks for joining us. A special thanks to Eric and Ted for all the input recently.

Welcome and best wishes to the MCC Paramedic Class of 2009!

IST#23: Medical Legal and Ethics Talk : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:11:00 GMT

In this session I'll cover the higlights of the Medical Legal and Ethic curriculum. It is not the favorite material to listen to for many, but it is vital to anyone in emergency service. (It's not easy to talk about either!)

MJ#50:Firefighter Survival Series Part 2, EMS as Intel Sensors, Ready or Not 2007 : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:01:00 GMT

This week we'll talk about the use of EMS as intel sensors for terrorist activity and in part 2 of our firefighter survival series we'll outline the Disorientation Sequence. Also, Ready or Not 2007 will higlight major threats of 2007 as well as a clue as to what all-hazards preparendess looks like.

Special Edition: Who ya Gonna Call? Amature Radio! : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:16:00 GMT

Today we hear from Gary Perkins, a noted communications expert on the role of amature radio communication operation support during disaster situations. I learned a ton speaking with Gary and came away with a better understanding of HAM radios role in disaster communication.

MJ#49:Firefighter Survival Series, News and Comment, FD Roll in 911 EMS : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:01:00 GMT

My Predictions for 2008! Today I'll introduce a new series on firefighter survival, part two will air next week (FF disorientation), we'll talk about several interesting news topics and review the White Paper "Prehospital 911 EMS: the role of the US Fire Service in Delivery and Coordination.

Please visit the Mitigation Journal blog, too. www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com

Send me an email! rick@mitigationjournal.com

Chief Medical Officer designation for EMS pros

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 19:04:00 GMT

The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)âthe organization formally known as the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, Incâhas established a national recognition standard for personnel who have built a professional career in emergency medical services. The designation of Chief Medical Officer, or CMO, is similar in construct to the long-established Chief Fire Officer (CFO). Unlike the CFO title, the Chief Medical Officer designation is open to a diverse group of EMS service leaders; private EMS, hospital-based, fire service EMS, and commercial EMS are all eligible to gain this designation as are medical professionals other than EMTâs and Paramedics.

Unfortunately, there is very little on the CPSE website. But, you can find what they have to offer at http://publicsafetyexcellence.org/

MJ#48: Manatee EMS Stays Safe, EMS Delivery, Safety Officers, Hospital AEDs? : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:20:00 GMT

Don't forget the check out the Mitigation Journal Blog! Find it at www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com and our website at www.mitigationjournal.com.

A special welcome to new listener Kelly F, and thanks to Daniel and Eric for input to todays program.

Need PHTLS? Contact Daniel Taylor. dtaylor1@oswego.edu

Manatee EMS played their positions and stayed safe!http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20071231/NEWS/712310408/-1/newssitemapSee related posts from www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com on scene safey See âPlay Your Position, Please!â? in Mitigation Journal, May 19, 2006
http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/05/play-your-position-please.html and âThese providers saved livesâat risk of their ownâ? in Mitigation Journal December 27, 2006 http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/12/these-providers-saved-livesat-risk-of.html

EMS Delivery Structure&what should it look like?What shape should the delivery of EMS take? Third service? Private? Fire Department based? Should fire departments (who have NOT done EMS transport in the past) be able to "consolidate" or take-over EMS transport services in order to bolster failing tax-based budgets? This article (EMS flails against being gobbled up by Collier fire districts) has an interesting spin on the issue. The comments of the EMS medical director are nothing less than intriguing. Check out the article with special attention to the quotes from the medical director regarding a fire department take over of EMS. Find the article here:
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2007/dec/30/ems-flails-against-being-gobbled-collier-fire-dist/

The next Medic Cast Live 1/8/08 10PM ET&Topic: Predications for 2008. See you there! www.mediccast.com

Safety Officers and expanded roles: Incident Safety Officers are more then safety or equipment Nazis. http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2008/01/incident-safety-officers-crucial-to.html

Do we need AED's and a public access program in our hospitals?

MJ#47: MJ first year! Entry Level or Mediocre revisited, Resolve to be Ready in '08 and More! : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:01:00 GMT

The first year of Mitigation Journal is behind us...can you believe it? In this edition I'll cover the next generation of Mediocre v. Entry-Level and how to correct the problems in management and leadership we face.

MJ#46: Notes from an Elevator Rescue, an interview with Steve Waters : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:20:00 GMT

On November 29, 2007, EMS and fire agencies from the 3rd Battalion of Monroe County, NY responded to one of the most challenging rescue situations one can imagine. This situation has it all...multiple victims entrapped in an elevator shaft, extreme cold, confined space, and technical rescue.

Five EMS agencies, Five Fire/Rscue agencies, Air-Medical and on-scene medical command came together under a unified command structure to effect a most amazing rescue.

I recently had the pleasure of traveling to the opposite side of my county to speak with Mr. Steve Waters about this elevator rescue. Steve is an emergency medical technician with several years of experience (decades, actually). He is the President of Perinton Volunteer Ambulance (http://www.pvac.org/) and was among the Command Staff during this event.

While you're listening, keep the Rule of Outcomes in mind...we don't have to wait for a large disaster or terrist attack to use the planning and skills we've been training on!

MJ#45: Snowstorm preditiction, Focus on Police OT, Ad 14 and More! : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:01:00 GMT

Ready for a snowstorm? We've been dealing with a moderate winter storm that was predicted for sevral days...most didn't get ready. Rochester Police Over-Time being looked at for the Zero Tolerance; a lesson for everyone and Adenovirus 14 along with Respiratory Etiquette and MLREMS refusal policy

MJ#44: Omaha Mall Shootings, Infection Plans, Take the "E" out of EMS : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:07:00 GMT

This week I cover the Omaha Mall Shootings and what we should do...all the time.

Why are we still hung up on cardiac arrest? Its time to take the "E" out of EMS and justify our service in other ways.

Infection control and planning: don't worry about the numbers...write a good plan and take care of your people!

Resolve to be Ready in 2008: a continuation of Ready.gov includes everything needed.

Visit our website at www.mitigationjournal.com and check us out on iTunes! Keep your emails comming: rick@mitigationjournal.com

Visit Monroe Ambulance of Rochester, NY at www.monroeambulance.com

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In-Service#22: Respiratory Emergency for EMT-I Part One : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Sun, 9 Dec 2007 23:08:00 GMT

This recorded live lecture is designed for EMT and EMT-I students. This lecture is based on NYS EMT Intermediate curriculum and is inteneded to supplement classroom activity. It is not the intent of this podcast to be a substitue for class instruction. Every effort has been made to ensure quality and accuracy of the material, however, discrepancies may occur and the listener should utilize critical thinking while listening. Completing this lecture does not imply certification or authority to provide emergency medical care.

In-Service#21:Special Topic Interview on Childhood Obesity, Impact on the Furture : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Sun, 9 Dec 2007 18:40:00 GMT

With the talk about possible pandemics, we should take a look at other diseases that may impact our society and emergency service in the future. Today I'm speaking with Dr. Nasin on the topic of childhood obesity.

We'll look at trends of obesity in kids as well as a snapshot of what diseases we may face that are not thought of as childhood problems.

In-Service#20: Intro to Cardiac Emrgencies, Anatomy and Physiology : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Fri, 7 Dec 2007 03:44:00 GMT

This is part one of my cardiac emergencies lecture. It's based on the EMT-I program has value for the basic EMT and Paramedic. Topics covered include: Risk factors, A&P, and electrical properties. We'll follow up with part two on electrolytes, conduction, and common cardiac problems.

Enjoy!

Contact me: rick@mitigationjournal.com

MJ#43:Where has MJ Been? What is going on in Rochester? : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 05:01:00 GMT

After a short break in the action, Mitigation Journal is back. This week I'll talk about several local issues including the City 911 ambulance contract, a dramatic elevator rescue and much more!

Check out this great article by David Becker as published on-line at JEMS.com If your an EMS provider looking at the future, you'll want to read this!http://www.jems.com/news_and_articles/columns/Becker/Prehospital_Red_Alert.html

Check out the Mitigation Journal blog posting on a simmilar topic: http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/06/attack-of-killer-airway.html

Fire/Rescue from the East side of Rochester respond to a commercial elevator rescue with people trapped. Read it here: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007711300377

Another must-hear from the MedicCast podcast! Checkout Episode number 93 here: http://www.mediccast.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Mitigation Journal is supported by:

Monroe Ambulance: the only locally owned and operated ambulance service in Rochester, NY. www.monroeambulance.com

The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program: www.mccparamedic.com

MJ: Special Edition: To Tape or Not To Tape: the use of fireground recordings : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Sun, 4 Nov 2007 22:01:00 GMT

Should recoedings of fireground activities including Line of Duty Deaths be available on websites? What is the moral, ethical, and legal implications of these recordings being available?

To help sort this one out, I turned to Dan McGuire, FAAETS, CATSM of CISM Perspectives in Rochester. You can find CISM Perspectives at http://www.cismperspectives.com/index.html

I'd like to hear what you have to say on this topic, so feel free to chime in via email, rick@mitigationjournal.com

MJ#42: Wildfire:Natural or Man-Made Crisis? MRSA/ORSA, OTC kids cold meds, and Faking it with FEMA : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:01:00 GMT

FEMA fakes a news conference! Can you believe it! Today I'll talk about prevention of MRSA/ORSA and PPE as well as the California wildfires. Stand-by for more OD's in kids...childrens OTC cold meds are off the shelf...will parents use cold meds desinged for adults?

Test of some new equipment

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:39:00 GMT

This is only a test episode...

Vital Signs Update#2: Direct from Syracuse, NY : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:50:00 GMT

Interviews with Vital Signs attendees and sales reps: had a great talk with Matt from Jones and Bartlett publishing, John from St. Vincents Hospital, Mark from Masimo, Wendy and Dave from MedEX Billing (long-time friends of mine) and some cool ICS material from Disaster Management Systems.

I'll be posting all the links mentioned in todays podcast in an entry in the BLOG and on the website...it'll take me a day or two to get that done.

Thanks again to the NYS BEMS staff who made this conference so great and to everyone who took the time to talk with me for Mitigation Journal!

Mitigation Journal : Special Edition: Update from the NYS EMS Conference

mitigationjournal — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 03:41:00 GMT

Here is the update and interviews from the New York State Vital Signs EMS Conference. I'll have more conference reviews and interviews posted Sunday. Don't forget to check out the weekly edition on Monday...we'll be talking about ORSA/MRSA and other bugs!

MJ#41: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Evacuate vs. Shelter In Place and Making Critical Decisions: Leading an ACLS team : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazard

mitigationjournal — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:53:00 GMT

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Points to consider when deciding to Shelter in place or Evacuate&considerations for individuals, families, and businesses&including health care facilities.

Making Critical Decisions in patient care; when to start CPR and how to lead an ACLS team!

Visit the Mitigation Journal Website...Download papers and training material...and Sign the Guest Book!

www.mitigationjournal.com

Check out Mitigation Journal on iTunes...write a review of the show!

Check out the NYS Bureau of EMS Vital Signs Conference http://www.vitalsignsconference.com/

Mitigation Journal is supported by:

Monroe Ambulance: the only locally owned and operated ambulance service in Rochester, New York www.monroeambulance.com

The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com

Please support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters! The MedicCast: www.medicast.com Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

MJ#40: Good Training on a Tabletop, Getting Dirty with TOPOFF 4, Preparedness in the Public Eyes-Do we Assume too much? Readiness Rediefined : Mitigation J

mitigationjournal — Mon, 8 Oct 2007 04:01:00 GMT

Looking for a way to train on a budget? Try a tabletop exersise! TOPOFF 4 Gets Dirty! Full Scale Exercise to look at response to a dirty bomb attack, and a look at Redefining Readyness...Do we assume too much? Preparedness from the publics-eye-view

In-Service #19: ACLS Review Part 1: BLS primary/ACLS Secondary Servey and Team Dynamics : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Sat, 6 Oct 2007 00:17:00 GMT

Better late than never! Here it is; the start of our ACLS review series! In Part 1 we review the BLS primary and ACLS secondary survey and Team Dynamics. Next week in Part 2 we'll cover respiratory arrest, VF with CPR/AED, VF and PEA...all from the AHA ACLS Professional text.

Welcome to our new sponsor:

Integrated Safety and Response Solutions! ISRS offers comprehensive training and preparedness services for traditional and non-traditional responders and agencies. Visit www.integratedsrs.com

Check out our other sponsors:

Monroe Ambulance at www.monroeambulance.com

Monroe Community College Paramedic Program at www.mccparamedic.com

Please support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

MJ #39: A close look at E. coli with Renal Failure and DIC along with some BSI tips : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:18:00 GMT

I started out wnating to get a lot of stuff into this edition; the E.coli story and follow-up, infection control issues, as well as terrific information from NY Academy of Medicine on the public view of planning and sheltering in place. I simply ran out of time! We'll get the remainder next week...think of it as part 2!

MJ#38:Fake bomb is real stupid, NJ bomb threat, NRP to retire, Listener Email and More! : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:01:00 GMT

Two great emails this week with questions on leadership and planning!

This week we'll talk about the National Response Framework as the National response Plan gets ready to retire, IOM report on PPE for healthcare in pandemic situations, and National Preparedness Month focus on Special Needs Populations.

Welcome to our new sponsor:

Integrated Safety and Response Solutions! ISRS offers comprehensive training and preparedness services for traditional and non-traditional responders and agencies. Visit www.integratedsrs.com

Check out our other sponsors:

Monroe Ambulance at www.monroeambulance.com

Monroe Community College Paramedic Program at www.mccparamedic.com

Please support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

In-Service Training #18: Introduction to Gynecologic Emergencies : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:01:00 GMT

Tonight we'll cover a brief introduction to GYN emergencies. This session is shorter than the normal In-Service session in order to give the student better manage the content. We'll cover normal physiology, PID, ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy and other causes of vaginal bleeding.

MJ#37:Planning Buy-in, Katriana Cottatge, School Attacks, the DISASTER Paradigm : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:01:00 GMT

Why is it so hard getting buy-in for pandemic planning effors? Another listener writes in with problems getting "top bosses" to buy-into planning for pademic events.

Lowes Home Improvement introduces the Katrina Cottage...you won't believe this! Move over FEMA mobile home...here comes the Katrina Cottage!

Link from the Glen Beck website on school attacks: http://www.glennbeck.com/news/09142007b.shtml and my commentary on school safety. Interesting stuff.

How about a Basic Disater Life Support Update: In this edition we'll cover an overview of the Disaster Paradigm

If you missed the MedicCast Live episode last week, be sure to visit Mediccast.com and check out this talk on triage situations. This was one of the most interesting sessions yet!

Welcome to our new sponsor: Integrated Safety and Response Solutions! ISRS offers comprehensive training and preparedness services for traditional and non-traditional responders and agencies. Visit www.integratedsrs.com

Check out our other sponsors:

Monroe Ambulance at www.monroeambulance.com and the Monroe Community College Paramedic Program at www.mccparamedic.com

Please support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

In_Service Training #17:Peds Respiratory and Medical emergencies : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:08:00 GMT

In this follow-up talk, we'll look at pediatric respiratory emergencies; upper and lower airway problems, respiratory distress, failure and arrest, as well as medical conditions including: shock states, asthma, croup, epiglottitis, and more!

Visit the Mitigation Journal Website and checkout the Mitigation Journal web log: www.mitigationjournal.com, and don't forget to sign the guest book!

Check out our sponsors:

Monroe Ambulance at www.monroeambulance.com and the Monroe Community College Paramedic Program at www.mccparamedic.com

Please support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

Mitigation Journal WebSite is Up!

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 19:29:00 GMT

After a long wait, the Mitigation Journal website is up and running! From the Mitigation Journal main page you can access the All-Hazards Podcast and the MJ Blog...we have a guestbook and email links (new email: rick@mitigationjournal.com) as well. There is much more to come! Look for printer-ready articles and training information, lesson plans and powerpoints shortly.

Check out Mitigation Journal at http://www.mitigationjournal.com/

In_Service Training #16: An Introduction to Pediatric Assessment and Anatomy : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:54:00 GMT

In this first part of a series, we'll talk about special and no-so special needs of pediatric patients along with an intorduction to pediatric assessment, development and the Pediatric Assessment Triangle.

MJ#36:The H's&N's of Type a flu, Flu shot reminders, National Preparedness Month, News and Comment

mitigationjournal — Mon, 3 Sep 2007 04:01:00 GMT

Lessons learned from the Pandemic Planning and Preparedness program (PIPP) at the Center for Domestic Preparedness: This week we define the Hâs and Nâs of Type A influenza.

Need flu shot reminder? Check out www.findaflushot.com

September is National Preparedness Month! This week weâll focus on Back to School preparedness. Check out www.ready.gov and click on the âready Kidsâ? icon for training and educational tools for parents and teachers.

Please visit my sponsors!

Monroe Ambulance www.monroeambulance.com

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Please support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

New Show in progress!

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:26:00 GMT

LibSyn has had a few server issues over the weekend and due to those problems I have not been able to load this weeks show. I've been told that I should be able to publish by later today.

Please stand by...Mitigation Journal will be posted soon.

Rick

MJ#35: Rule of Outcomes defined, CDP Pandemic class, Bail-out ropes in NY and More! : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:55:00 GMT

In this edition:

A brief review of the Pandemic Influenza Planning program at the Center for Domestic Preparedness...

The Rule of Outcomes defined...

A new Swine flu in China?

New law in NY calls for safety ropes for firefighters.

Please support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters

The MedicCast: www.medicast.com

Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/

EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

Mitigation Journal is supported by:

Monroe Ambulance: the only locally owned and operated ambulance service in Rochester, New York www.monroeambulance.com

The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com

MJ#34: Changes on MJ, Review of Flu Survey, Lessons from 1960, WalMart Clinics and More! : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:01:00 GMT

Check out the Center for Domestic PreparednessWebsite https://cdp.dhs.gov/

Update on changes to Mitigation Journal website

Start-up of blog postings on the libsyn page in addition to the podcast. Mitigation Journal blog and podcast in the same place! Also, I have to change the release day for the In-Service Training Edition...the new day will be Thursdays starting next week.

Reaction of First Responders to a Pandemic Situation: The results are in!

On-line survey promoted by several bloggers and podcasters looking into how we will react in the event of a pandemic situation...We'll give an overview of the results and impact. A special note of thanks to The MedicCast (www.mediccast.com) The Medic Scribe blog (www.medicscribe.blogspot.com) and EMS Haiku (www.emshaiku.com) for helping promote this survey!

Lessons from the past: How a 1960 guidebook still makes sense today. I was given a 1960 guide on nuclear fallout protection and couldn't believe the similarity to many of the concepts I've been talking about. The All-Hazards approach, The Rule of Outcomes, The Culture of Preparedness, and shifting responsibility for preparedness to the individual, the family and the community.

Tapesâand last wordsâfrom the Charleston 9 LODD have been made publicâis this the right thing to do? What do you think of radio tapes being made public? Is there an impact on the family, the community and the department?

Health Care Clinics in Retail Settings...a whole new meaning to "wet cleanup..isle three". Is this the future of health care and a solution to ED overcrowding?! Will you ever go to Target for a check-up?

Thanks, Danny, for all the help!

Mitigation Journal is brought to you, in part by:

Monroe Ambulance, Rochester, NY www.monroeambulance.com

The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com

be sure to check back here for updates, blog postings and new podcasts!

MJ# 33 Bridge Collapse, Dr. Anna Pou cleared, 30-minute CPR and More! : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Sun, 5 Aug 2007 14:21:00 GMT

Minneapolis Bridge Collapse: another example of Rule of Outcomes and the need for All-Hazards Preparedness, Extreme situations and Disaster Care: the Impact on emergency service.

Dr. Anna Pou cleared of criminal charges resulting from acts during Hurricane Katrina and how triage actions will be looked at in the future.

30-Minutes of CPR training may be better than 3 hours!

Diesel Exhaust promotes heart disease pluse, the link between soft drinks, heart disease and metabolic syndrome.

Mitigation Journal is brought to you, in part by Monroe Ambulance; serving Rochester NY since 1975 www.monroeambulance.com and by the Monroe Community College Paramedic Program â MCC paramedicsâexcellence and beyond www.mccparamedic.com

Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

The MedicCast: www.medicast.com

Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

In-Service#15: Pharmacology: Why you need to know! : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Wed, 1 Aug 2007 23:02:00 GMT

This presentation is appropriate for any responder providing Prehospital care. I've put this topic together in response to several emails asking for more pharmacology material. Several listeners have asked a "simple overview" or "introductory review" of pharmacology. We'll go into more detail in future In-Service Training editions.

Thanks for all the positive comments and emails!

Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

The MedicCast: www.medicast.com

Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/

EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

and be sure to check back here for updates, blog postings and new podcasts

Mitigation Journal is supported by:

Monroe Ambulance: the only locally owned and operated ambulance service in Rochester, New York www.monroeambulance.comThe Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com

MJ# 32: Chertoff's Gut, Missile launcher lawn ornament, NYC Blows off steam, and More! : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:39:00 GMT

I am back from vacation and wanted to thank everyone for tuning in while I was away. I also want to thank those of you who have written in to mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net telling me how much you like the lectures. Yes, those are my actual classroom activities. A number of people asked about getting those talks on CDâIf youâd like a collection of lectures on CD send me a note.

We are back podcasting in our ânext to liveâ? format and today Iâll be talking about stuff that I was reading about and watching on the news (wishing I could do the show!).

On todayâs agenda is

Chertoff has a Gut Feeling

TSA looks at the lighter side: Cigarette Lighters and Breast milk will be allowed on planes

NJ woman has new lawn ornament; a missile launcher

http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_201113005.html

NYC Steam Pipe event proves the need for a Culture of Preparedness

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/07/18/buildings-evacuated-after-midtown-explosion/

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Report â Disaster Planning and Response Involving Nursing Homes.

http://www.ahrq.gov/news/press/pr2007/nhatlaspr.htm

Special Needs Focus: Keeping Kids Safe in Emergency Shelters

Mitigation Journal is brought to you, in part by Monroe Ambulance; serving Rochester NY since 1975 and by the Monroe Community College Paramedic Program â MCC paramedicsâexcellence and beyond!

Visit Monroe Ambulance at www.monroeambulance.com

and the MCC Paramedic Program at www.mccparamedic.com

Please join us for the weekly In Service Training edition of Mitigation Journal every Wednesday. You can find us the web at www.mitigationjournal.libsyn.com or on iTunes. Until then, this is Rick Russotti for Mitigation Journal reminding you to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters; and stay safe everybody!

MJ#31: Hazardous Materials for Emergency Responders: Mitigation Journal : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 04:01:00 GMT

My vacation continues this week...but finding ways to keep Mitigation Journal going.Todays edition is yet another live lecture, this one on Hazardous Materials for EMS. In this talk, I focus on the practical applications of HazMat response for every emergency responder.

Although this lecture was designed for EMS, there is application for anyoneâat any level.

If youâd like to comment on todays talk or submit material for a future program, please send your emails to mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net and remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

The MedicCast: www.medicast.com

Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/

EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

and be sure to check back here for updates, blog postings and new podcasts

Mitigation Journal is supported by:

Monroe Ambulance: the only locally owned and operated ambulance service in Rochester, New York www.monroeambulance.com

The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com

In Service Training#14: Student Evaluation in Emergency Service: Mitigation Journal : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:01:00 GMT

This talk is part two in a two-part series on emergency service instructionentitled Student Evaluation. Part one; dealing with difficult students, was presented in theJuly 11 Inservice training edition&so if you missed it, all you need to do is visit www.mitigationjournal.libsyn.com or iTunes.

Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

The MedicCast: www.medicast.com

Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/

EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

and be sure to check back here for updates, blog postings and new podcasts

Mitigation Journal is supported by:

Monroe Ambulance: the only locally owned and operated ambulance service in Rochester, New York www.monroeambulance.com

The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com

MJ #30: Maintaining a Culture of Preparedness : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:01:00 GMT

I've received numerous emails from listeners on the Blast/Crush/Overpressure In-Service and the UK bombing edition last Monday. In response to those emails; I'm posting an encore of my lecture Maintaining a Culture of Preparedness.

Originally recorded in early 2007, This live lecture actually fits in with the recent bombing attempts in the UK and the flooding and wildfires occurring in the US. In this lecture I talk about the similarities between natural disasters and intentional or terrorist eventsâknow as the Rule of Outcomes. Iâll also use scenarios to describe soft-targets versus hard-targets, the need for all-hazards planning and integrated training between traditional and non-traditional response groups.

Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

The MedicCast: www.medicast.com

Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/

EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

and be sure to check back here for updates, blog postings and new podcasts

Mitigation Journal is supported by:

Monroe Ambulance: the only locally owned and operated ambulance service in Rochester, New York www.monroeambulance.com

The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com

In Service Training#13 Dealing with Difficult Students in Emergency Service: Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:01:00 GMT

Today's topic is on dealing with the difficult student in emergency service instruction. This lecture was recorded live and is the first of two talks geared for anyone who teaches mentors or precepts emergency responders...in or out of the classroom.

Part two of this emergency service lecture series is Student Evaluation and will be in the next In-Service Training Edition available July 18, 2007.

Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

The MedicCast: www.medicast.com Don't forget to check out the next Medic Cast Live! July 10, 2007...visit the Medic Cast site for details.

Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/

EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

and be sure to check back here for updates, blog postings and new podcasts

Mitigation Journal is supported by:

Monroe Ambulance: the only locally owned and operated ambulance service in Rochester, New York www.monroeambulance.com

The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com

Special Announcement: Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:44:00 GMT

I'm off for a precious few weeks with my family and relax. In the meantime, Mitigation Journal will continue with some of my favorite lectures. I've recorded these talks over the last year or so and have chosen them because they fit in the current events and are relevant to what is going on today.

The Dealing with Difficult Students and Student Evaluations talks are an extension of the emergency service education and planning theme of past weeks; while the Maintaining a Culture of Preparedness and Hazardous Materials lectures are a follow-up the Blast/Crush/Overpressure talk and relate directly to current events in the UK and the natural weather and wildfire events occurring in the US. These lectures will be posted on the usual Monday/Wednesday schedule between today and July 23.

Being on vacation is not going to stop me from participating in next Medic Cast Live on July 10 at 10PM EDT. Medic Cast Live is hosted by Jamie Davis, the PodMedic from the MedicCast. Jamie always has a terrific supporting cast and an energized discussionâMedic Cast Live is not to be missed! Go to the Medic Cast at www.mediccast.com for details.

Edition#29: UK Bombing Attempts, Patient Dies in Rochester Waiting Room and LODD : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 9 Jul 2007 04:01:00 GMT

UK Bombing Attempts: Changes in the profile of the terrorist bomber, forget the word "routine" in any response, and what if these bombing doctors had hit a hospital?

From the department of It Can't Happen Here: Patient Dies in Rochester Emergency Department Waiting Room.

LODD/Line of Duty Death and Planning: we pre-plan for everything except taking care of our own. Today I talk with Daniel P. McGuire, FAAETS, CATSM and president of CISM Perspectives about LODD, Planning and provider wellness. Visit CISM Persectives at http://www.cismperspectives.com/index.html

Tune in to Mitigation Journal In Service Training every Wednesday!

Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

The MedicCast: www.medicast.com Don't forget to check out the next Medic Cast Live! July 10, 2007...visit the Medic Cast site for details.

Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/

EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

and be sure to check back here for updates, blog postings and new podcasts

Mitigation Journal is supported by:

Monroe Ambulance: the only locally owned and operated ambulance service in Rochester, New York www.monroeambulance.com

The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com

MJ In Service Training Edition#12: Blast-Crush and Overpressure Injuries : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Wed, 4 Jul 2007 04:01:00 GMT

The recent attempted bombings using vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED's) has been a stark reminder to the world that we are still vulnerable to such attacks and threats.

Today's In Service Training Edition of Mitigation Journal focuses ont he potential outcomes of catastrophic bombings; explosive trauma, building collapse, and crush injuries. Although presented in the context of an intentional explosive event, this information can be applied to explosions and collapse situations from any cause.

Remember to support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

The MedicCast: www.medicast.com

Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/

EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

and be sure to check back here for updates, blog postings and new podcasts

Mitigation Journal is supported by:

Monroe Ambulance: the only locally owned and operated ambulance service in Rochester, New York www.monroeambulance.com

The Monroe Community College Paramedic Program www.mccparamedic.com

MJ Edition#28: Paramedic Education...today and beyond : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Mon, 2 Jul 2007 04:01:00 GMT

Today I'm speaking with Mr. Peter Bonadonna, Paramedic Program Director/Certified Instructor Coordinator at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY. We'll be discussing the need for paramedic education, student and instructor expectations and paramedic program accreditation.

Support all your emergency service bloggers and podcasters!

The MedicCast: www.medicast.com

Medic Scribe blog: http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/

EMS Haiku: http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

In Service Training #11: Part Two Common Sense Trauam with Bob Breese : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:01:00 GMT

This is the Common Sense Approach to trauma, an interview with Bob Breese, CI/C, CCEMTP. This week, Bob and I talk about shock physiology and pathophysiology. We also discuss realistic triage, mass casualty incidents and lager-scale events. Bob concludes this a few pearls of wisdom.

A special welcome to the MCC Paramedic Class! Thank you for all the support!

Don't forget to check out the full version of Mitigation Journal every Monday.

Be sure to support your emergency service bloggers and podcasters! Just a minute of your time to write a review on iTunes or show ideas means so much to us!

MJ Edition#27: Red Cross Ready, H7N2, MRSA/Flu, WHO TB plan, and More! : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast

mitigationjournal — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 20:14:00 GMT

Visit the Monroe Community College Paramedic Program on the web: www.mccparamedic.com MCC Paramedics: Excellence and Beyond!

Are You âRed Cross Readyâ??

I recommend every responder check out this link to the Red Cross and pass it along in your public education efforts:

http://www.redcross.org/flash/brr/English-flash/default.asp

http://www.redcross.org/

Global Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and Extremely Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB) Response Plan

http://www.who.int/tb/publications/2007/global_response_plan.pdf

Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)

Will reduction in hospital services improve surge capacity?

http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/cmaj;176/13/1827

Is Quarantine relevant?

http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/reprint/176/13/1840

Take the Pandemic Survey! This survey will close on june 30, 2007, find it here: http://www.opinionpower.com/Surveys/815048727.html

The music heard on Mitigation Journal can be found at: http://www.podsafeaudio.com/

Intro theme is âOverratedâ? by Clay and our closing music is

âI Wanna Go Homeâ? by Samantha Murphy.

In Service Training #11 Part One Common Sense Trauma with Bob Breese : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast - In Service training

mitigationjournal — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:34:00 GMT

This is a special edition of our weekly in-service training module. This training session is dedicated to the âCommon Sense Approach to Traumaâ? and features a two-part interview with Robert Breese, a New York State Critical Care Paramedic and paramedic instructor.

Bob has over 27 years on the job as a Paramedic and is the Paramedic Program Assistant Director of the MCC Paramedic Program. He has become known for his teaching of pharmacology, toxicology, and trauma.

Part two of this series will be published in normal In-Service Training Wednesday release schedule: June 27, 2007

In Service Training #10: BLS/ILS Airway and oxygenation : Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast - In Service training

mitigationjournal — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:24:00 GMT

By demand; a BLS/ILS follow-up to last weeks In Service training. This week: BLS and ILS Airway review and oxygenation.

How about posting a nice review on iTunes?

Are you ready to take the next step in your EMS career? Are you up the challenge of a paramedic program that is clinically and didactically demanding? Consider the Monroe Community College Paramedic Program: check them out at www.mccparamedic.com

Take the survey!

Effects of Pandemic Situation on First Responder Staffing
Find it here: http://www.opinionpower.com/Surveys/815048727.html

Please support your emergency service boggers and podcasters!

Check out The MedicCast Podcast at http://www.mediccast.com/blog/

Check out Street Watch: Notes of a Paramedic at http://www.medicscribe.blogspot.com/

and don't forget EMS Haiku at http://emshaiku.blog-city.com/

Edition #26: Disaster Life Support, Pandemic Survey, and Acting Stupid and Contagious

mitigationjournal — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:02:00 GMT

Have you heard about the National Disaster Life Support Foundation? Terrific information and programs: Check them out at www.ndslf.com

Effects of Pandemic Situation on First Responder Staffing
Find it here: http://www.opinionpower.com/Surveys/815048727.html
We'll be discussing the results and implications on future editions of Mitigation Journal (http://www.mitigationjournal.libsyn.com/ ) and the Medic Cast.

Distribution of this survey will be a collaborative effort among several bloggers and podcasters. You may find links to this survey on numerous sites. In order to maintain accuracy, we ask that the survey be completed once per person.

Acting Stupid and Contagious
The real problem is isn't the patient with TB!

Mitigation Journal In-Service#9 : SpO2 and Hemoglobin

mitigationjournal — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:55:00 GMT

The In-Service Edition is Back!

MJ In-Service #9: A brief overview of the use of Pulse Oximeter and the role of hemoglobin. Caution: I use some new terms in this talk.

Hemoglobin-Oxygen Curve: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemoglobin

The Bohr Effect: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohr_effect

Have you taken the latest survey?

Effects of Pandemic Situation on First Responder Staffing
Find it here: http://www.opinionpower.com/Surveys/815048727.html
Please, take the survey only once.

Don't forget to check out the full version of Mitigation Journal every Moday!

Edition #25 - On the other side of care, Surge Capacity for Bombings, Protecting First Responders in Pandemics, H7N2: New Flu?

mitigationjournal — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:17:00 GMT

Today I'll talk about the CDC Document In a Moments Notice: Surge Capacity for Terrorist Bombings. We'll review another study looking at EMS providers returning to/remaining on duty during pandemic and a news report on H7N2 another strain of flu.

Read: In a Moment's Notice: Surge Capacity for Terrorist Bombings http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/pdf/surgecapacity_cover.pdf

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Respiratory Protection and New Planning documents

mitigationjournal — Tue, 29 May 2007 01:34:45 GMT

Today we'll talk about respiratory protection in the setting of flu based upon several new documents and studies from OSHA, CDC, and HHS.

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : MCI Follow-up In Service Training

mitigationjournal — Wed, 16 May 2007 23:12:42 GMT

Due to the number of emails requesting a follow-up to a prior segment, we'll take another look at MCI/Triage and IMS. Don't miss the full version of Mitigation Journal on Monday!

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Getting Caught Up

mitigationjournal — Mon, 14 May 2007 01:54:14 GMT

The last two weeks have been one computer failure afer another! Todays show is short, just to make sure I've got all the bugs out. We'll be back to full-service in no time. Don't miss the In-Service Training Edition on Wednesday, our topic will be MCI management: prepareation and training.

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : MCI Questions Answered!

mitigationjournal — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:46:33 GMT

Another round of emails this week asking about MCI preparedness. Good questions with solid answers. Don't miss the In-Service Training Edition on Wednesday, our topic will be MCI management: prepareation and training.

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Virginia Tech Shooting

mitigationjournal — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 02:00:03 GMT

I've received over 70 emails asking questions on the VT event last week. Today I'll make every attempt to answer them. Don't miss the In-Service Training Edition on Wednesday

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Spring Weather, Heart Disease LODD, N95 Use, A is for accountability

mitigationjournal — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:54:00 GMT

Northeast Spring means Winter Storm, FF Heart Disease: AED's alone are not the answer, N95 mask use raises PPE/SCBA Questions amoung non-traditional responders, A is for accountability, and accountability is for Everyone! Don't miss the In-Service Training Edition on Wednesday

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : In-Service Training "Critical Decisions"

mitigationjournal — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:10:00 GMT

Today we'll cover what I consider to be the foudation of good EMS...decision making. Don't forget to get the full edition of Mitigation Journal on Monday!

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : CyanoKit, Health Care Priorities 2007, Protocol and Thinking

mitigationjournal — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:35:24 GMT

CyanoKit available via BoundTree Medical, The Disaster Paradigm, Health Care Priorties in 2007 and more! Don't forget to get the full edition of Mitigation Journal on Monday!

In-Service Training Edition Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : The Patient Care - Documentation Relationship

mitigationjournal — Wed, 4 Apr 2007 16:34:00 GMT

Patient care documentation is often taught along with general the communications section in EMT classes. In this introductory session we'll discuss the relationship that exists between our patient assessment and documentation and introduce the acronym LOCATE as a partner to SOAPE. The need to evaluate the patient environment as well as the patient is the focus. We'll briefly cover the other components of documentation as well.

Don't forget to get the full edition of Mitigation Journal on Monday!

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Show (Lucky) 13: Pandemic impact and drill, nuke attack and health care

mitigationjournal — Mon, 2 Apr 2007 02:31:00 GMT

This week we look at the economic impact of a pandemic, review a local pandemic drill, potentials of a nuke attack; a review of our local EMS conference.

Dont forget to tune-in to the In-Service Training Edition Wednesday...our topic wil be The Documentation - Patient Assessment Link!

Join us for Medic Cast Live! April 10 at 2200hrs. Visit the MedicCast Podcast at www.mediccast.com for details. Don't miss your chance to be part of a live EMS podcast.

Read Peter Cannings blog: Street Watch: Notes from a Paramedic at www.medicscribe.blogspot.com

We'll be gearing up the Mitigation Journal Blog again soon! Check out the back-issues at www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Special Report: LIVE Intreviews from the STEP Conference: Take 3

mitigationjournal — Sun, 1 Apr 2007 16:43:00 GMT

Interviews with EMS leaders and supporters at the Rochester STEP Conference. In this section: Roberts Wesleyan College with Susan Sullivan, MED-EX Billing with Eric Dodge, Emergency Responder Reply System with Brad Pinsky, and EMS Charts with Lindsy Kelly.

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Special Report: LIVE Intreviews from the STEP Conference: Take 2

mitigationjournal — Sun, 1 Apr 2007 15:07:00 GMT

Interviews with EMS leaders at the Rochester STEP Conference. In this section: Mark Tornstrom, EMTP Exec. Director Monroe Ambulance on EMS management, Chris Forsythe on protocol revision, Bob Breese on protocols and education, and Jen Everrett talks about exotic animal dangers

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Special Report: LIVE Intreviews from the STEP Conference: Take 1

mitigationjournal — Sun, 1 Apr 2007 12:45:00 GMT

Interviews with conference attendees, EMS leaders, Speakers and vendors at the Rochester STEP Conference. In this section: Jackie Coates, STEP President, Elsie Glendenning - Historian, and Sharon Chiumento -EMS educator and STEP Board Member

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : In-Service Edition: Overview of patient assessment

mitigationjournal — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:21:00 GMT

A down-to-earth method of general patient assessment. Don't forget to check out the full edition of Mitigation Journal Monday!

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Chemical Underground, Cardiac Death in Firefighters and School Kids

mitigationjournal — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 23:05:00 GMT

Today we highlight the discovery of TCE in local community, cardiac death in students and firefightres. Don't forget to check out the In-Service training edition Wednesday!

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : In-Service Edition: Advanced Airway

mitigationjournal — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 02:29:00 GMT

In this In-Serivce we'll overview advanced airway tools, indications and contraindications...all with a healthy amount of my comments and editorial. Use either the Jones&Bartlett EMT-Intermediate text or the new Jones&Bartlett "Nancy Caroline" Emergency Care in the Streets as a companion

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Show 11: Chlorine: the other dirty bomb and more!

mitigationjournal — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 01:47:00 GMT

News: "Home Sweet Home" elderly woman taken home...by mistake!

News: New HHS web site provides best-yet info on radiological MCI management...Radiation Event Medical Managment (REMM) http:..remm.nlm.gov

Study: Study to look at public transportation in emergency evacuation

Study: Hold your breath! Data suggests no ventilations in CPR...

and...Chlorine: the other dirty bomb, get ready for chlorine events; big and small.

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : In Service edition: Nervous System

mitigationjournal — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:39:00 GMT

This In-Service Training Edition coveres the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system in an overview format. Don't forget to check out the full version of Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast every Monday!

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Homemade Chemical Bombs, Making Emergency Plans Public Show #10

mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This week we talk about Homemade Chemical Bombs and "Mother of Satan" bombs as a Legitimate Threat to Responders and Making Emergency Plans available to the public...no questions asked. Take the opinion poll and tell me what you think.

Take the survey here: http://www.opinionpower.com/Surveys/817046548.html

Don't forget to check out Mitigation Journal In-Service Edition!

Links:

Sunshine Week: http://www.sunshineweek.org/sunshineweek/audit07

Keeping Secrets: http://www.rochesterdandc.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070311/NEWS01/703110309#storychat&GID=EustroqR2pN9HtfvRoEOAnfQlMs7VDPP5JATEtIEdUY%3D

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Get Ready For EMS Today!

mitigationjournal — Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:43:41 GMT

I'm on my way to EMS Today in Baltimore. We'll be podcasting direct from EMS Today all week! Mitigation Journal will be "on the air" each night with a conference report.

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast In-Service Training : In-Service Training: IV Fluids

mitigationjournal — Thu, 1 Mar 2007 14:20:41 GMT

In this in-service training edition we'll cover the basics of IV fluids used in EMS. Don't forget to check out the full weekly edition of Mitigation Journal every Monday!

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : Show #9 Pandemic Jargon Defined, Pandemic Planning, Special Needs Populations

mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:55:00 GMT

This week on MJ we demystify and define the common terms in pandemic flu, look at pandemic planning and begin a series on Special Needs Population planning. Don't forget to check out the MJ In-Service training edition due out on Wednesday!

Mitigation Journal: The All Hazards Podcast : In-Service Training Edition

mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:43:00 GMT

This week on MJ In-Service Training I'll tip the scales of Acid-Base Balance with an overview of buffer systems, metabolic/respiratory acidosis and alkalosis. Dont forget to get the weekly edition of Mitigation Journal every Monday!

Mitigation Journal: The All-Hazards Pod Cast : Show #8 News and comment, Surgical mask v. N95, Baltimore LODD, PASS failures

mitigationjournal — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:17:00 GMT

This week on MJ: Preparedness: Surgical Masks or N95?, Baltimore FD trainee LODD, and MSMBC.COM reports PASS device Failures

Mitigation Journal: The All-Hazards Pod Cast : show # 7 Active and Passive Diffusion, Electrolyte introduction

mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:07:00 GMT

This week I'll take on the basics of fluids and electrolytes with focus on Active and Pasive Transport. This is a intro session designed to aid students.

Please note that we have some sound issues and are working to fix the problem. Thanks

Mitigation Journal: The All-Hazards Pod Cast : Show #6: Firefighter PASS alarm failures, Pre-Pandemic Planning, My Favorite Book!

mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net — Thu, 8 Feb 2007 02:50:00 GMT

Were getting over some technology problems and will be back with a full-version of Mitigation Journal on the regular day of Monday on 2/12/07. In this edition I'll review a breaking report from MSNBC on Firefighter PASS alarm failure and introduce the CDC Pre-pandemic planning document.

Firefighter PASS alert failure implication in fatalities. MSMBC.com

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17027671/

General Information on Pandemic Flu from the CDC

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/

Pre-Pandemic Planning download the CDC document here

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/community/mitigation.html

My Favorite Pharm/Review Book! Lippincotts Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology. Find it on Amazon -

http://www.amazon.com/Lippincotts-Illustrated-Reviews-Pharmacology-Millennium/dp/0781724139

Unity Health System (the hospital formally known as Park Ridge) celebrates the first birthday of their new emergency department!

http://www.unityhealth.org/index.asp

Mitigation Journal: The All-Hazards Pod Cast : Show #5: A review of WMD, The All-Hazards Approach and Maintainig a Culture of Preparedness

mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 20:32:00 GMT

This week I'll review the basics of emergency service readyness from my talk "Maintaining a Culture of Preparedness". Links to an on-line test will be in the show notes. If you would like to recieve CME credit (EMS/Firefighters) please email me at mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net.

Please include your name and email address. Use this link to take the CME test: http://www.opinionpower.com/Surveys/217045174.html

Mitigation Journal: The All-Hazards Pod Cast : Show #4: Follow-up on Cyanide Antidotes and firefigher disorientation

mitigationjournal — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:22:18 GMT

This week we talk about the various medications used to combat Cyanide exposure and look at firefighter disorientation

Mitigation Journal: The All-Hazards Pod Cast #3

mitigationjournal — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:21:00 GMT

STEP of Rochester, NY Annual Conference, March 30 and 31, 2007 Check it out!

http://www.stepems.org/index.htm

Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS Council

http://www.mlrems.org/index.php

Going to EMS Today? I'll see you there. Check out the JEMS Games!

http://www.jems.com/emstoday/events/jems-games/

CE: Cyanide: Deadly Partner of Carbon Monoxide. Check out the full article at Mitigation Journal...email me for instructor information and post test

http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/

Caught on Tape! Assault or Self Defense? Keep you and your crew safe.

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200670112002

Great music at the Podsafe Audio website:

http://www.podsafeaudio.com/

Did he say ambulance driverÃïï? Check out Toms story.

http://www.mystrongheart.com/

Mitigation Journal: The All-Hazards Pod Cast : In-Service Training Session: documentation

mitigationjournal — Sun, 7 Jan 2007 22:03:00 GMT

Welcome to the Mitigation Journal In-Service Training Module. Todayâs topic is Documentation. This lecture was recorded live in November 2006 as is designed as a basic overview of documentation for experienced EMTs and Paramedics.

If youâd like the accompanying student guide, pre-test or post-test; send me an email me at mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net

Mitigation Journal : Show #2: Fumes Kill, Long QT, Ready or Not 2006 and ACEP Report Card

mitigationjournal — Thu, 4 Jan 2007 14:31:00 GMT

Fumes Kill One Man and injure 5 paramedics: These Paramedics saved lives at risk of their own. Read the review in Mitigation Journal: http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/12/these-providers-saved-livesat-risk-of.html

No Trust, No Leader: review of a great article on leadership by Harry Carter, PhD. from Firehouse Magazine.

http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/12/no-trust-no-leader.html

ACEP National Emergency Medicine Report Card and Ready or Not? 2006

http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/01/national-emergency-medicine-report.html

Send me an email at mitigationjournal@frontiernet.net to get on the MJ mailing list!

Don't forget to checkout Mitigation Journal blog at www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com

Mitigation Journal : Show #1: School Security and Hard Targets

mitigationjournal — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 20:55:00 GMT

Another nutty college professor spouting off about how school security has gone over the top. Click here to read School security should go over the top and the related article It Can't Happen Here http://mitigationjournal.blogspot.com/2006/02/just-remember-it-cant-happen-here_03.html from Mitigation Journal Blog
Click to read Don't worry, its only pepper spray. (a look at "non-leathal" agents in schools) in Mitigation Journal Blog and click here http://www.news-gazette.com/news/2006/12/22/14-year-old_arrested_in_pepper_spray_incident for the news article.Thanks for subscribing to Mitigation Journal. Happy New Year!

Mitigation Journal: In-Service Training Session on Hypothermia

mitigationjournal — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 21:15:00 GMT

This is a short talk on hypotermia covering the basic material.

Welcome to Liberated Syndication

support@libsyn.com — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:05:26 GMT

This default podcast has been automatically generated by the libsyn system. Feel free to delete it at any time. Welcome to Liberated Syndication, and happy casting