Morristown, TN – Steven is a Critical Care Paramedic and EMS Shift Supervisor in Morristown, TN.  He has been in EMS since 2013.  After retiring from the USAF, Steven began his EMS career as a way of giving back to his community.  He started riding as a form of therapy and now rides for the...Read More

Safety Gear from Head to Toe  ~ HANDS ~ This month, we’re focusing on safety gear for your hands/gloves. This article is part of a broader series exploring safety gear and the latest technology, starting from the head and continuing down to the toes. You are encouraged to share your thoughts, recommendations or favorites in the...Read More

  Dirty – Clean – Sterile  Question:  I took the 100 class yesterday at the Roanoke Valley Harley Davidson. It was an amazing class and I appreciate everything y’all do. I do have a question however. I am a firefighter/EMT: I checked with one of our FTO master paramedics, his wife who is an ER Trauma attending...Read More

Fitting your Motorcycle  By Vicki Sanfelipo, AKA Spitfire    Have you ever worn a pair of jeans that are too tight? It’s uncomfortable to sit, and you wonder if it is obvious to those around you that the jeans should be one size larger.  How about when you wear jeans that are too loose? You...Read More

Q- Why don’t you teach CPR in Accident Scene Management classes? A- CPR is an important skill. Through the years, many people have learned that if a person is having a cardiac event and has collapsed, the response is to put their hands in the middle of their chest and start pressing. In the case...Read More

Riding a motorcycle is an exciting experience that offers a sense of freedom and adventure. However, when the rain starts pouring down, this thrilling activity can become challenging and potentially dangerous. Riding a motorcycle in the rain requires special skills, precautions, and heightened awareness. When planning to ride, most try to avoid poor weather like...Read More

Question- I have heard you speak of six equals zero. What does that mean, and where did it come from? Thanks for asking. 6=0 is a quick formula highlighting six areas a motorcyclist can be educated on that can affect a motorcyclist’s safety. We all know that a good day of riding is one where...Read More

It’s that time of year, deer season. While deer are around all year, the population actually peaks in the spring. However the risk of hitting them on the road peaks October through December. This is during their annual rut, meaning they are on the move during this time of year. It’s also the time of...Read More