Gear

Post Image by Freepik An often overlooked tool for first aid, tweezers are a must for your medicine cabinet or first aid kit. Although it probably won’t be the item that saves your life, it can improve your quality of life and help you to heal faster. What are tweezers? Tweezers are small tools consisting […]

Learn about the versatile and effective Israeli bandage and why it’s a good upgrade for any first aid kit.

Building your first aid kit takes time, a bit of research, and some money as well. One aspect you certainly cannot overlook is the many different types of gauze available. You should know what to buy, what they are used for, and how to use them if necessary. This article will discuss the multiple types

A watch is an essential piece of the EMS provider’s equipment. However, buying the right watch for you and your practice might be challenging as there are literally thousands of options available. Below you will find a compiled list of several options of EMS watches, based on a variety of categories. This article ends with

In a previous post, we discussed all the essential gear for an EMS provider. In this post, we will briefly discuss the gear from the previous post and whether you would be required to buy it or if it would be provided by the EMS service you work for. Before we begin, it should be

Welcome to the wonderful world of working in EMS (short for Emergency Medical Services)! Working on an ambulance is an incredible mix of excitement and exhaustion, but you should be proud of the difference you are making in your community at the end of a shift. So, let’s get you geared up! As an EMS

A stethoscope is not only a useful healthcare tool, but also an essential part of the first responder’s gear. A good stethoscope will be utilized for a variety of tasks, from listening to lung sounds or heart tones, or checking a blood pressure. A durable, high-quality, and of course, affordable stethoscope is a necessity for

Are you building your own first aid kit and trying to figure out what to put in it? Medical tape is one of the most crucial pieces of equipment to add to your kit. There are many types of medical tape and even more uses for it. When you are finished reading this, you will

What do you think of when you hear the term mylar blankets? If you aren’t sure, that’s okay; maybe you are more familiar with the terms survival blanket, space blanket, or foil blanket. Regardless of what you call them, mylar blankets can be a critical tool for survival, emergencies, and first aid scenarios. By the