Tradition and progress don’t have to be mutually exclusive. “Science and technology revolutionize our lives, but memory, tradition and myth frame our response.”- Arthur M. Schlesinger One of the absolute greatest perks of being the Medical Director at @dcfireems is the opportunity to participate in some of these time honored traditions. It’s an honor and privilege to attend promotion ceremonies, a ritual steeped in tradition, recognizing those that embody our core values and our departmental embrace for innovation and excellence. Congratulations to our newest Deputy Fire Chief and soon to be Fire Marshall for our Nation’s Capital.

RT @MayorBowser: Since its launch in April 2024, the @dcfireems Whole Blood program has transfused life-saving blood to 100+ patients and d…

My vote: Make airway great again!!! Filming best practice videos to link to our video laryngoscopy feedback forms in our hi-fi simulation training center with an amazing group of dedicated EMS clinicians @dcfireems There is NO debate here. @QualityEms Airway-1 for the win.

RT @HandtevyMD: "Hospitals that deliberately delay moving an individual from an EMS stretcher to an emergency department bed do not thereby…

RT @HandtevyMD: EMS Medical Director for @dcfireems (@EMSPhysician) presenting the whole blood program in DC, specifically utilizing a GIS…

RT @SPARC2024: DC sharing their amazing findings with prehospital blood 🩸 Honored to have them at SPARC

RT @ProdigyEMS: @dcfireems Interim Medical Director David Vitberg @EMSPhysician discusses 40+ #EMS blood admins in DC in <2 mos. 84% of pts…

American College of Surgeons Maryland Committee on Trauma Point Counterpoint Conference XLI. What a profound honor to be an invited speaker and panelist at a trauma conference hosted by a trauma legend and to sit on a panel with so many transformative EMS physician leaders.

In-field blood transfusions could save hundreds of lives in DC via @YouTube

RT @FD_Observer: Great Day today at the Annual #DCsBravest Chief Officers and Executive Staff Seminar. Informative presentations and good…

RT @Gabe_Gan: From past struggles to present innovations. Remembering where we started fuels our determination to keep pushing forward. Yes…

@Gabe_Gan Perfectly framed. Between the necessary stress of emergency medical system management rises these moments of team accomplishment and the joy of recognizing true meaning in our work.

RT @dcfireems: On Wednesday evening, 4/10, firefighter/paramedics delivered the first unit of low-titer type-O whole blood to a patient as…

RT @dcfireems: Press Release: DC Fire and EMS Performs First Blood Transfusion in the Field as Part of its New Whole Blood Program https…

So proud of our @dcfireems Hands on Heart Team led by our OMD’s own Clothida U. Nwaete and Brianna Bell on the launch of our AED rebate program. Our OMD will remain focused on improving the astounding health care disparities that split our District.

RT @dcfireems: Assistant Medical Director Dr. David Vitberg @EMSPhysician helped to treat the young child struck by a car and flew with the…

RT @dcfireems: Another life saving step forward for DC Fire & EMS, the capability to administer whole blood transfusion in the field. #DCsB…

RT @dcfireems: Reporter @JessArnoldTV from @wusa9 interviews Assistant Medical Director Dr. David Vitberg on the whole blood initiative bei…

RT @dcfireems: Another life saving technique in our EMS toolbox. #DCsBravest

Thank you @dcfireems for embracing our role as a healthcare organization and @MayorBowser @LAppiah for supporting our mission. There is real joy in working with this multidisciplinary team @GWHospital @MedStarWHC @RedCross focused on improving outcomes and saving lives.