Gear, Equipment and Uniforms

EMT Pocket Essentials: 15 Must-Have Tools for Every Shift

The difference between a chaotic call and a controlled one often comes down to what is in your pockets. In EMS, your “Everyday Carry” (EDC)

You know that feeling when you finally get off shift, take your boots off, and your feet actually feel worse than when you clocked in?

You know that feeling when the hair stands up on the back of your neck before you even walk through the door? EMS is changing,

You’re driving down the highway when flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror. Is it a police officer? A firetruck? Or perhaps a volunteer EMT

Standing in front of your mirror before your first clinical shift or academy day, you might feel a mix of excitement and sheer terror. Did

Do EMTs need a stethoscope? It’s a question that pops up in almost every single EMT class. You’re staring at the required equipment list, looking

You’ve seen it on TV: the medic rushes into the scene, a shiny metal badge gleaming on their chest or hanging from a chain. It