I have noticed an increasing number of courses marketed under titles such as “Protect This House,” aimed at training volunteers to protect their church or place of worship. While the intent behind these programs is commendable, similar training should also be extended to schools and any location where large groups regularly gather. I attended one of these courses to better understand what was being taught. While it included some strong video content, the overall program fell

Operational Planning: Beyond the Big Picture Operational planning models vary widely across industries, yet they share a common goal—functional, repeatable processes that enable predictable outcomes. During my time in the Marine Corps, we relied on the SMEAC format: Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin & Logistics, Command & Control . It worked—simple, disciplined, and effective. After a few repetitions, it became muscle memory. Since transitioning into roles across multiple

How important are these words? To me, they mean everything. Not only as a medical provider—but long before I ever entered pre-hospital medicine—I was once just another person in the crowd, standing around someone who was injured and not knowing what to do. How many times have we seen videos or heard survivors say: ·       “If only someone had helped sooner.” ·       “EMS took a long time to arrive.” ·       Or worse, “I didn’t know what to do.” These statements should trouble

Reactivity vs. Productivity: Two Words That Can Change the Outcome Two words— reactivity  and productivity —can determine the outcome of critical events. At Eagle Med Solutions , our guiding phrase is “Change the Outcome.”  It is more than a slogan; it is the foundation of our training and operational philosophy. Globally, we continue to see an increase in active-shooter incidents and mass-casualty events—not only involving firearms, but also knives, vehicles, and other readi

The Crawl, Walk, Run Philosophy in Education and Training As a young Marine, our training was deliberately demanding. Instructors pushed us as hard as they could—but there was always a structure behind it. First, let me show you . Then you demonstrate under supervision . Finally, you perform under realistic conditions and are evaluated . This was the essence of the crawl, walk, run  mentality. Later, as a volunteer in the fire service, I encountered a different approach. Some

How Important Is Each Ring in the Chain of Survival?  There are several versions used worldwide, but most follow the same pattern—and every ring is fully dependent on the next to achieve the best possible patient outcome. No matter which diagram your system follows, always remember to work within your medical direction and scope of practice. I’ve been fortunate to travel globally and observe how various emergency systems operate. Many countries follow the Chain of Survival co

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Preparing for the worse in an actives school shooting

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