https://protocol-guide.com/blog Practical guides for EMS students, medics, and training officers. en-us Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://protocol-guide.com/blog/how-to-look-up-your-county-ems-protocol https://protocol-guide.com/blog/how-to-look-up-your-county-ems-protocol Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Protocol lookup Pick your county, search in plain words, and read the source label. A step-by-step guide to finding the protocol book your agency actually runs. https://protocol-guide.com/blog/is-your-ems-protocol-current https://protocol-guide.com/blog/is-your-ems-protocol-current Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Protocol updates Agencies publish protocol updates on their own schedule. Learn where to find the edition date, how updates reach crews, and a five-step routine for staying current. https://protocol-guide.com/blog/offline-ems-protocol-access https://protocol-guide.com/blog/offline-ems-protocol-access Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Offline use New searches need a connection. Pro can save protocols for offline reading. Here is what that means for dead zones, rural districts, and study sessions. https://protocol-guide.com/blog/rolling-out-protocol-reference-ems-department https://protocol-guide.com/blog/rolling-out-protocol-reference-ems-department Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Department rollout A training officer's checklist for introducing Protocol Guide to a department. Pilot, set up seats, write ground rules, run a first session, and review at 30 days. https://protocol-guide.com/blog/why-county-ems-protocols-differ-from-state https://protocol-guide.com/blog/why-county-ems-protocols-differ-from-state Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jurisdiction EMS protocols are set locally. Learn how county books, state sets, and the NASEMSO national model fit together, and how to read the source label on a result.