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On the Road

by John McMaster, MBA
Associate Editor in Chief and columnist John McMaster goes on the road, reporting in on his visits with small and large EMS groups across the nation.

John also writes the column, "Curmudgeon's Corner."






COLUMNS
On the Road
On The Road – Gerber Ambulance, Torrance, California
The one factor that seems to come up most often when I visit various providers across the country is a sense that there are still people and organizations that still make a concerted effort to do the right thing.
Dec 2, 2006, 16:59

On the Road
On The Road - Hardin County, Kentucky
Jeffrey McBride, who was the Paramedic Supervisor, Jason Clopton and Bill Lohden answered my questions and referred me to visit the headquarters for a more in depth look at the Hardin County EMS.
Oct 21, 2006, 10:11

On the Road
On The Road - 12 states in 2 weeks (so far)

Oct 15, 2006, 23:14

On the Road
On the Road: A Brief Stop in Maine

Oct 12, 2006, 22:28

On the Road
On the Road: Trinity, California
Reports on EMS across America. EMSN Associate Editor in Chief and Columnist John McMaster retired after 40 years in EMS. John has hit the road, visiting and reporting on small and large EMS groups across America.
Oct 3, 2006, 01:26



About the columnist: With more than 40 years in EMS, John is well versed in many areas of EMS delivery, operations and administration.

John began his career as a fireman in So-Cal, California. He has since worked as a Fireman, Rescue Specialist, Fire Dept Training Officer, Ambulance Driver, Mortician's Apprentice, Coroner's Investigator, Deputy Sheriff, EMT, NREMTA, Paramedic, Financial Analyst.

John is also a history buff; writing and collecting EMS history. He holds 3 degrees, including an MBA. John resides in California.


McMaster, age 21, Orange County,
California and today.

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