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Dan Gerard
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Paramedic, RN, EMS expert extraordinaire. Dog walker to Mickey the Wonder Dog
Thank you #JEMS, my latest article regarding treatment of overdose: EMS Clinical OPS: Intramuscular vs. Intranasal Naloxone www.jems.com/patient-care... #EMT #paramedic #EMS
EMS Clinical OPS: Intramuscular vs. Intranasal Naloxone
The opioid crisis continues to evolve, prompting reassessment of naloxone administration methods.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM
​Changes in how we finance #EMS will present new & unique challenges as we move forward in the year ahead. My latest article on a New Federalism in EMS & possible solutions we need to consider as we move forward: www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl... #paramedic #EMT
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December 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I am working on a TV show for dyslexics. It is about a high school chemistry teacher who becomes a meth dealer in Albuquerque. It’s called “Baking Bread”….
December 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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
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
Last game of the season for us
September 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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
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
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
Nationals vs the Giants
August 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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
Great night for baseball at Oracle Park
July 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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
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
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
@andriaborba.bsky.social hey no baseball comments?
June 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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
This sums it up
May 15, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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
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
@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
@andriaborba.bsky.social make sure you get over to TJ Maxx they have some Giants swag
April 3, 2025 at 8:18 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...
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March 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
@paulkpix.bsky.social its official! White Converse!
March 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
@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