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  Whether in EMS, law enforcement or the fire service, our main goal and objective is to return home or to the station to resume normal duties at the end of a large incident. In terms of rehab, we need to understand when our personnel need a break on any incident scene or training event....

Spring brings refreshing weather, but it also comes with its fair share of unpredictable storms. For those in the emergency medical services (EMS) field, such as private ambulance drivers, these seasonal weather events can pose serious hazards while on the road. Whether it’s a torrential rainstorm, high winds, or a lightning storm, ambulance operators face...

Why We Train:  Training plays a large role in our jobs as first responders. Training should not only be provided when a person enters this job field, but also every year.  By keeping our skills honed, we can provide better safety and patient care. Although training can seem repetitious, it is a vital aspect of...

Ambulance drivers in private companies play a crucial role in providing emergency medical services to communities across the globe. Whether responding to medical emergencies, accidents, or disasters, these professionals are often the first line of support for individuals in need. Despite their vital role, ambulance drivers employed by private companies face unique challenges that can...

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? Many first responders and their families will use this day to celebrate each other with special gifts, flowers or a meal out. But what happens when you’re just not in the mood to celebrate because that last call of your shift is still weighing on your mind?  While...

I grew up playing sports and this transitioned into high school and intramural level college sports. I was competitive, but one thing that always set me back was my overall physique and conditioning level. When I made it to college, I was introduced to my now close friend who was a college basketball player and...

Being a First Responder is not an easy job. It is rewarding but takes a toll physically and can drastically increase your stress. 

Imagine sitting in court and having a judge ask you if you have proof that you completed an installation job correctly. You hesitate, look around at everyone in the room staring at you and you say, “well no mam, I don’t have any proof”. Are they going to just take your word for it? Documenting...

We are all in this business to help people when they need help the most. To be the person that our community can count on, we need to be ready to meet the challenges of the work that is needed to help them. Most of us know that being ready means to have trained and...

On May 23rd, 2017 we had the distinct honor of sponsoring and attending the 25th Anniversary Dinner for Stamford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (SEMS). McNeil & Co. and our ESIP team have had the pleasure of providing SEMS with insurance coverage for each of the past 25 years and would like to thank them for their dedication...