Family & Home
Daily reading will make you a better provider, stronger leader and a more gracious colleague
Next time you select a book for your child, consider these EMS-themed reads
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Broward County firefighter and paramedic Eric DeLotta suffered three heart attacks and faces years of rehabilitation
Due to Dan Bradley’s pre-existing conditions, he was determined “uninsurable,” his wife and fellow EMT shared
Cohost Kelly Grayson recounts his recent medical scare, and how to treat respiratory distress of unknown origin
Has the deeply rooted tradition of stifling emotional vulnerability led to the disproportionate number of suicides among men?
Chris Cebollero shares the encounters that tested his patience and the lessons that helped him embrace change in his recent travels
“The problem with people testing their limits is that they often find them.”
The girlfriend, a fellow firefighter and mother of his children, ran from the house, and a neighbor killed Carl Braxton, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said
You can protect others, but what about yourself? Make sure you’re personally ready in the event of an emergency so you can assist others in their time of need
Newport News Fire Chief Jeffrey “Jeff” Johnson: “I’m going out on a high point with a great organization. So this will be my last position within the fire service”
Thousands gathered in Indianapolis for training, met friends old and new, checked out gear and vehicles, supported Ukrainian firefighters and more
Folds of Honor scholarships benefit the families of fallen servicemembers and now first responders
Linda Dousa served with the Abingdon Fire Company, the Maryland State Firemen’s Association and the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association
A wake-up call and a plea: Don’t be stubborn about your health
Robert Gala was found guilty of multiple crimes committed during his public safety career; his father, Deputy Chief Michael Gala, described the son’s addiction
Documents show Kansas City’s civil rights department investigated and substantiated her complaints that her supervisor “taunted and terrorized her”
Not getting adequate rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
How supplements and smart shopping can start incremental change
Austell Firefighter Bret Langston’s daughter didn’t have time to get to a birthing center – a bunk room would do
Putting together a simple budget is not difficult. Here are some tips
“It’s gotta be like hell,” said Fire Department spokesperson Larry Langford. “We’re doing all we can to support [Walter Stewart],” who also lost his son
Nearly six years after her death, co-workers cried in the courtroom and shared hugs outside with her family
Regardless of what option turns out to best fit your family’s needs, there are some very important points to remember as you’re making choices
The Folds of Honor scholarships are awarded yearly to the spouse and/or dependents of a responder who has fallen or been catastrophically wounded
Frank Nunez went home from the hospital with his fiancé and their dog in September
After Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest, EMS providers restored his heartbeat and transported him
Kelly Grayson and Greg Friese discuss the importance of clinical accuracy, a narrative arc that connects the patient responses, and author point of view
Elyzabeth Martinez, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, is a member of Life EMS Ambulance’s largest-ever graduating class
A fundraiser has been set up for the family of Charles D. Swank, an Army veteran who had five children
10 years later, we continue to grieve, reflect on the power of resilience, and appreciate our first responders
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