Dan Gerard
@drg883.bsky.social
Paramedic, RN, EMS expert extraordinaire. Dog walker to Mickey the Wonder Dog
My latest article in EMS World Seven Key Points for EMS Response to MCIs
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November 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
My latest article in EMS World Seven Key Points for EMS Response to MCIs
www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl... #MCI #paramedic #EMT #EMS
www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl... #MCI #paramedic #EMT #EMS
If u have federal resources deployed to ur region, how do we improve integration & response for our EMS operations? A short article w/link to a policy/procedure outline: www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl... #EMT #paramedic #EMS @cbsnews.com @cnn.com @kpixtv.bsky.social @abc7.bsky.social
Command and Care in Crisis: EMS Leadership During Civil Disturbance and Federal Troop Deployments
During times of civil unrest, each member of the EMS team plays a vital role in ensuring public safety and health.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
If u have federal resources deployed to ur region, how do we improve integration & response for our EMS operations? A short article w/link to a policy/procedure outline: www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl... #EMT #paramedic #EMS @cbsnews.com @cnn.com @kpixtv.bsky.social @abc7.bsky.social
Last game of the season for us
September 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Last game of the season for us
My latest article on care of the burn patient published in EMS World: www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl...
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September 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
My latest article on care of the burn patient published in EMS World: www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl...
I had the pleasure of working with the National Academy of Sciences over the last 2 days. It was an amazing honor and we were able to accomplish some incredible work.
September 13, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I had the pleasure of working with the National Academy of Sciences over the last 2 days. It was an amazing honor and we were able to accomplish some incredible work.
Sometimes a crisis immediately, other times it develops slowly. In your #EMS organization do u plan for contingency & crisis levels of care, when u need to make the transition from conventional standards? My latest article - 5 Key Principles... www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl...
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August 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Sometimes a crisis immediately, other times it develops slowly. In your #EMS organization do u plan for contingency & crisis levels of care, when u need to make the transition from conventional standards? My latest article - 5 Key Principles... www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl...
Nationals vs the Giants
August 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Nationals vs the Giants
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? My latest article, "EMS is Not a Business Model and We Are Paying the Price" www.jems.com/ems-manageme... highlights changes we are experiencing and our challenges moving forward. Thank you to JEMS and Jeff Frankel #EMS #EMT #paramedic
EMS is Not a Business Model and We Are Paying the Price
EMS leaders face mounting pressure as Medicaid cuts, low reimbursements and flawed funding models threaten system stability and readiness.
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August 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? My latest article, "EMS is Not a Business Model and We Are Paying the Price" www.jems.com/ems-manageme... highlights changes we are experiencing and our challenges moving forward. Thank you to JEMS and Jeff Frankel #EMS #EMT #paramedic
Great night for baseball at Oracle Park
July 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Great night for baseball at Oracle Park
The One Big Beautiful Bill and other recent changes out of #CMS spell profound changes for how we finance EMS. My latest article in @jemsconnect takes a critical look at these, as well as other legislation www.jems.com/ems-manageme... #paramedic #EMT #EMS #MIH #communityparamedic
The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’—And the EMS Revenue Collapse No One’s Ready For
The One Big Beautiful Bill slashes Medicaid funds, threatens EMS budgets and risks service cuts in vulnerable communities.
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June 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The One Big Beautiful Bill and other recent changes out of #CMS spell profound changes for how we finance EMS. My latest article in @jemsconnect takes a critical look at these, as well as other legislation www.jems.com/ems-manageme... #paramedic #EMT #EMS #MIH #communityparamedic
My latest article - Command and Care in Crisis: EMS Leadership During Civil Disturbance and Federal Troop Deployments www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl... thank you @EMSWorldOFCL for your continued support of the profession #EMT #paramedic
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June 20, 2025 at 5:41 AM
My latest article - Command and Care in Crisis: EMS Leadership During Civil Disturbance and Federal Troop Deployments www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl... thank you @EMSWorldOFCL for your continued support of the profession #EMT #paramedic
I just got done listening to the #TheOverrun Podcast Episode 120: EMS is Critical in Sepsis Treatment with Dr. Peter Antevy is pretty good and worth your time. theoverrunpodcast.com/2025/05/26/e...
Episode 120: EMS is Critical in Sepsis Treatment with Dr. Peter Antevy – The Overrun Podcast
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June 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I just got done listening to the #TheOverrun Podcast Episode 120: EMS is Critical in Sepsis Treatment with Dr. Peter Antevy is pretty good and worth your time. theoverrunpodcast.com/2025/05/26/e...
@andriaborba.bsky.social hey no baseball comments?
June 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
@andriaborba.bsky.social hey no baseball comments?
My latest article published in ICMA (the International City/County Management Association) - "Revolutionizing Crisis Intervention" - icma.org/articles/pm-... #paramedic #EMT#EMS #911 #988
Revolutionizing Crisis Intervention
The urgent need for mobile crisis response teams in behavioral health emergencies.
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May 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
My latest article published in ICMA (the International City/County Management Association) - "Revolutionizing Crisis Intervention" - icma.org/articles/pm-... #paramedic #EMT#EMS #911 #988
I have been fortunate to contribute to 3 books on #EMS I am deeply honored to appear with the co-authors - thank you Donnie Woodward for including me - here is my latest, Leadership in Action bit.ly/EMSLeaders #paramedic #EMT
May 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I have been fortunate to contribute to 3 books on #EMS I am deeply honored to appear with the co-authors - thank you Donnie Woodward for including me - here is my latest, Leadership in Action bit.ly/EMSLeaders #paramedic #EMT
If you see someone with a fever and a rash, think measles - my latest article in EMS World www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl... #paramedic #EMT #EMS
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April 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
If you see someone with a fever and a rash, think measles - my latest article in EMS World www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl... #paramedic #EMT #EMS
@thechunkles.bsky.social EMTs/paramedics in NJ are some of the best providers in the country. They suffer with low pay, poor benefits, & insufficient pensions. Assembly Bill A4364, Fair Retirement for EMT’s & Paramedics, is an attempt to correct this problem: www.ipetitions.com/petition/sup...
Petition Support NJ Bill A4364: Fair Retirement for EMT’s & Paramedics
Support NJ Bill A4364: Fair Retirement for EMT’s & Paramedics
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April 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
@thechunkles.bsky.social EMTs/paramedics in NJ are some of the best providers in the country. They suffer with low pay, poor benefits, & insufficient pensions. Assembly Bill A4364, Fair Retirement for EMT’s & Paramedics, is an attempt to correct this problem: www.ipetitions.com/petition/sup...
@andriaborba.bsky.social make sure you get over to TJ Maxx they have some Giants swag
April 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
@andriaborba.bsky.social make sure you get over to TJ Maxx they have some Giants swag
My latest article published by our friends #EMSWorld - Asthma Assessment Using Your Most Important Tool: The Power of Observation www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl...
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March 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
My latest article published by our friends #EMSWorld - Asthma Assessment Using Your Most Important Tool: The Power of Observation www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl...
@paulkpix.bsky.social its official! White Converse!
March 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
@paulkpix.bsky.social its official! White Converse!
@paulkpix.bsky.social ok my fellow BlueSky people - today is the day #HeggenSneakers what color are Paul’s Converse today - I am going with black - what say you?
March 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
@paulkpix.bsky.social ok my fellow BlueSky people - today is the day #HeggenSneakers what color are Paul’s Converse today - I am going with black - what say you?
@paulkpix.bsky.social for everyone who follows Paul on Bluesky I will be taking bets (virtual bets - no cash involved) on what color Chuck Taylor All Stars he will be wearing for the 5 pm newscast. Your guess’s have to be in before noon (in case he is covering the noon broadcast).
March 6, 2025 at 3:23 AM
@paulkpix.bsky.social for everyone who follows Paul on Bluesky I will be taking bets (virtual bets - no cash involved) on what color Chuck Taylor All Stars he will be wearing for the 5 pm newscast. Your guess’s have to be in before noon (in case he is covering the noon broadcast).
I was extremely fortunate to be asked to contribute to a book on EMS leadership. No one was paid for their contribution to this text - Leadership in Action: The Wisdom and Stories of EMS Innovators is available for purchase: www.ems-history.com/leadership-i...
February 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I was extremely fortunate to be asked to contribute to a book on EMS leadership. No one was paid for their contribution to this text - Leadership in Action: The Wisdom and Stories of EMS Innovators is available for purchase: www.ems-history.com/leadership-i...
APOT is a problem we have dealt with over the last 35 – 40 yrs. What are the solutions? Pt 2 of my article in JEMS I discuss potential opportunities to solve the problem:
www.jems.com/ems-operatio...
Here is Pt 1: www.jems.com/ems-operatio... #EMT #paramedic #EMS #APOT
www.jems.com/ems-operatio...
Here is Pt 1: www.jems.com/ems-operatio... #EMT #paramedic #EMS #APOT
February 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
APOT is a problem we have dealt with over the last 35 – 40 yrs. What are the solutions? Pt 2 of my article in JEMS I discuss potential opportunities to solve the problem:
www.jems.com/ems-operatio...
Here is Pt 1: www.jems.com/ems-operatio... #EMT #paramedic #EMS #APOT
www.jems.com/ems-operatio...
Here is Pt 1: www.jems.com/ems-operatio... #EMT #paramedic #EMS #APOT