Freedom Training Solutions LLC

10/19/2026

FTS | NATIONAL REGISTRY CHALLENGE
PARAMEDIC | AIRWAY
You're dispatched to a private residence for a 58-year-old male who is unconscious.
Upon arrival, you find the patient lying on the living room floor. His wife reports that he has been complaining of back pain for several days and took an unknown quantity of prescription pain medication approximately one hour ago.
The patient is unresponsive to verbal stimuli and responds only to painful stimulation. Snoring respirations are present, and his pupils are pinpoint. You open his airway and insert an appropriately sized OPA, which he tolerates.
Assessment:
- BP: 104/68 mmHg
- HR: 112/min
- RR: 4/min, shallow
- SpO₂: 76% on room air
- Skin: Pale and cool
What is your MOST appropriate next intervention?
A. Administer 4 mg intranasal naloxone
B. Establish IV access and administer IV fluids
C. Begin assisted ventilations with a BVM and supplemental oxygen
D. Apply a nonrebreather mask at 15 L/min
What's your answer, and WHY?
Awareness | Preparation | Rehearsal
Freedom Training Solutions

10/18/2026

OCTOBER | SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST AWARENESS MONTH

PREPARATION: KNOW WHAT TO DO

Last week, we focused on recognizing sudden cardiac arrest, including agonal breathing. This week, we're taking the next step: Preparation.

At Freedom Training Solutions, preparation means knowing what to do, understanding your resources, and being ready to act.

When someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest, every second matters. Early CPR helps maintain blood flow to the brain and heart, while an AED can deliver a lifesaving shock when indicated.

Preparation begins before the emergency.

Do you know where the nearest AED is located at your gym, workplace, or other places you regularly visit? Have you received CPR training? Would you know how to coordinate with others during an emergency?

SCENARIO: WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

You're at your local gym when a 55-year-old man suddenly collapses.

He's unresponsive and isn't breathing normally. You recognize cardiac arrest and immediately begin chest compressions.

Two other people approach and offer to help. You know there's an AED mounted on the wall approximately 50 feet away.

What's your next move?

A. Stop CPR and retrieve the AED yourself.

B. Continue CPR, direct one person to call 911 and the other to retrieve the AED.

C. Continue CPR and wait for EMS to arrive before using the AED.

D. Stop CPR until the AED arrives so everyone can assist with its application.

Drop your answer in the comments. We'll follow up with the correct answer and explain the reasoning.

Freedom Training Solutions
Awareness | Preparation | Rehearsal

10/15/2026

OCTOBER | SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST AWARENESS MONTH

AWARENESS: RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS

At Freedom Training Solutions, we build readiness through three principles: Awareness | Preparation | Rehearsal.

This October, we're applying those principles to sudden cardiac arrest, starting with the most important step: recognizing when someone needs immediate help.

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, at any time, and without warning.

A person may suddenly collapse, become unresponsive, and continue making occasional gasping sounds. This is known as agonal breathing.

Agonal breathing is NOT normal breathing.

Those occasional gasps can be mistaken for signs of life, delaying CPR and potentially lifesaving defibrillation.

SCENARIO: WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

You're working out at your local gym when a 55-year-old man suddenly collapses.

You approach and find him unresponsive. Every 10 to 15 seconds, he makes a gasping sound.

What's your next move?

A. Roll him onto his side in the recovery position and monitor his breathing.

B. Call 911, send someone for an AED, and begin CPR.

C. Wait until the gasping stops before starting CPR.

D. Give him a few minutes to recover before calling for help.

Drop your answer in the comments. We'll follow up with the correct answer and the reasoning behind it.

Freedom Training Solutions
Awareness | Preparation | Rehearsal

10/08/2026

See yoiu there!

🚑 We are hard at work lining up an incredible group of presenters for EMS Winterfest 2027, and it is shaping up to be a great conference!

We still have a few details to sort out, but registration will open soon. Stay tuned, because we cannot wait to learn, connect, and grow alongside all of you!

📅 January 28–30, 2027
📍 Little River Casino Resort in Manistee

10/08/2026

I've known Tony for years, and I can tell you he's one of the best out there. A great guy with a ton of knowledge and experience who genuinely cares about what he teaches. I've always been a big supporter of what he does and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. If you're looking for quality fi****ms or CPL training, check him out!

Deadly force is one of the most life-altering events a person can experience. When you train with me, you can trust that you are getting the absolute best information on when you are legally and morally justified to use it.
My mission is simple: Training you to be your own first responder.
Why Train With Me?
30+ Years of Experience: Serving as both a dedicated law enforcement officer and a professional fi****ms instructor.
Local Roots: A 6th-generation Leelanau County resident committed to keeping our community safe.
Proven Track Record: Over 4,425 CPL students successfully trained since 1994.
Secure Your Spot Today
Don't wait until the schedule fills up for the holiday season. Get the trusted, real-world training you deserve.
📞 Give me a call: Tony Romanowski at (231) 499-8284

10/07/2026

And the responsibility keeps growing.
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10/05/2026

Cedar Area Fire and Rescue is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4-10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in. For more info: fpw.org.

09/15/2026

09/07/2026

Freedom’s View is live.

The Freedom Training Solutions blog: experience, opinions, and arguments about EMS, tactical medicine, trauma care, and education.

Some posts will push back on things we’ve all been taught. That’s the point. We’ll look at why we teach and do things the way we do, consider other perspectives, and learn from each other.

First post is up. Read it and tell me where you agree, disagree, or think I'm out to lunch.

https://freedomtrainingsolutions.com/f21s-view-on-tactical-and-ems-education

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07/12/2026

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