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
WHY DOES ASM TEACH RESCUE BREATHING? By Vicki Sanfelipo, RN – Founder ASM I received a question last week from a former student who has an Off Road motorcycle riding school in Colorado. This question has actually been asked many times before, so I think it is time to answer to a larger crowd. My...Read More
Myrtle Beach, SC – Jason is from Myrtle Beach SC. He has been in EMS since 1991. He has been riding motorcycles since 1989. He serves as an instructor for several various EMS credentialing classes. He worked as a flight medic from 2010 thru 2015 in Afghanistan. He currently holds the position of treasurer with...Read More
We at ASM received the following email from a student after taking the Online Basic Course “I finished the online class, which was awesome! I’m back into motorcycling after a 25 year layoff and I seem to come across accidents on the regular where I am (Northern CA). I feel way more prepared now and...Read More
#1 REASON MOTORCYCLISTS ARE NOT TRAINED Author: Vicki Sanfelipo, RN – Executive Director ASM MONEY. I always tell my new instructors that though our cause is noble and there are millions of motorcyclists who need to be trained in First Response, our ask is a difficult one. We ask for both TIME and MONEY. I...Read More
Arizona ASM training has suffered since Teresa McClelland-Martinez (beloved ASM instructor, a nurse nick named Trauma Mama) moved to Texas to help open new free-standing Emergency Care Centers. She started out at the South Eastern tip of Texas and now working on doing the same in the San Antonio area. After a few years...Read More
