2025-02-09 Belvidere, IL “A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist” Learn what to do in the first 5-30 minutes after a crash until professional help arrives. Helmet removal, jaw thrust, and moving the injured are all addressed & practiced. 6.0 CEHs available for EMS through CAPCE Instructor-led ASM Basic 100 series class. Lead Instructors: Belinda Farrelly,...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
Safety Gear from Head to Toe Abdomen This month, we are talking about safety gear for your abdomen, chest, trunk, or whatever you want to call it. It houses your organs, so it is important. If you missed my article on gear for your head, you can find it here. If you are looking...Read More
Last month, I covered Head for the start of our Safety Gear from Head to Toe Series. If you missed it, you can find that article here. This month, we are moving down to neck. When it comes to motorcycle gear for your neck, there are two types: one for comfort and protection from the...Read More
Safety Gear from Head to Toe Head I’ve been riding my own bike for over 20 years, and over that time, I have acquired many different types and brands of “safety gear and apparel.” One thing that I have learned is that not all gear is made equal, nor is it going to be a...Read More
