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Dan Gerard

@drg883.bsky.social

Paramedic, RN, EMS expert extraordinaire. Dog walker to Mickey the Wonder Dog

126 Followers  |  113 Following  |  77 Posts  |  Joined: 15.11.2024  |  2.1379

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@andriaborba.bsky.social don’t know if you saw this on the news. On the Peninsula last night thieves broke into a warehouse and stole a shipment of herbs and spice late last night. San Mateo Co Sheriff says they must be seasoned criminals…

13.02.2026 03:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The only way this could happen is there was an earthquake so catastrophic LA ended up in NYC. Otherwise, no

27.01.2026 06:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Your mom - total respect. Buck should be sent to Antarctica to announce penguin races.

27.01.2026 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mmmmmm

27.01.2026 06:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EMS Clinical OPS: Intramuscular vs. Intranasal Naloxone The opioid crisis continues to evolve, prompting reassessment of naloxone administration methods.

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

13.01.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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​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

30.12.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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 β€œBaking Bread”….

13.12.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My latest article in EMS World Seven Key Points for EMS Response to MCIs

www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl... #MCI #paramedic #EMT #EMS

03.11.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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

25.10.2025 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

puppy

25.10.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last game of the season for us

27.09.2025 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My latest article on care of the burn patient published in EMS World: www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl...

26.09.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

13.09.2025 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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...

22.08.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Nationals vs the Giants

Nationals vs the Giants

Nationals vs the Giants

09.08.2025 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

thank you sir!

07.08.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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

07.08.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Great night for baseball at Oracle Park

27.07.2025 01:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The β€˜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.

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

23.06.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

20.06.2025 05:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode 120: EMS is Critical in Sepsis Treatment with Dr. Peter Antevy – The Overrun Podcast

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...

10.06.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@andriaborba.bsky.social hey no baseball comments?

06.06.2025 01:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Revolutionizing Crisis Intervention The urgent need for mobile crisis response teams in behavioral health emergencies.

My latest article published in ICMA (the International City/County Management Association) - "Revolutionizing Crisis Intervention" - icma.org/articles/pm-... #paramedic #EMT#EMS #911 #988

20.05.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This sums it up

15.05.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

13.05.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

21.04.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Petition Support NJ Bill A4364: Fair Retirement for EMT’s & Paramedics Support NJ Bill A4364: Fair Retirement for EMT’s & Paramedics

@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...

07.04.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@andriaborba.bsky.social make sure you get over to TJ Maxx they have some Giants swag

03.04.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My latest article published by our friends #EMSWorld - Asthma Assessment Using Your Most Important Tool: The Power of Observation www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworl...

24.03.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@paulkpix.bsky.social its official! White Converse!

08.03.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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