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FEATURED
True-to-life emergency response finally gets the Hollywood treatment it deserves
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FITNESS & HEALTH
From paddleboarding and kayaking to fishing in remote areas, discover the gear, training and self-defense strategies outdoor enthusiasts need to stay safe on the water
Insulated, smart, and high-capacity bottles designed to help first responders beat dehydration on shift and beyond
I lived to retire from the ambulance company
Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
We can make our own lives more meaningful by caring for our bodies and spirits, and by finding the courage to say “yes” to the life we want
We all need someone to rely on during the difficult — as well as not-so-difficult — times
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life
We also know walking provides tremendous benefits for physical health, but does our step count really matter?
Score discounted duty gear, workout tools and everyday essentials July 8-11 with our curated list of budget-friendly buys
ENTERTAINMENT
Co-writer Patrick Pianezza: “I’ve been in those boots and I’m here to tell you thank you.”
From a ticking salary counter to fourth-wall confessions, this EMS road movie isn’t just another Hollywood take. It’s a love letter, a warning and a mirror.
Raw and unflinching, New Orleans EMS shares the story of medics who chose to remain when everything else failed. It’s not just history — it’s survival, trauma and transformation.
TECH AND BEYOND
Score discounted duty gear, workout tools and everyday essentials July 8-11 with our curated list of budget-friendly buys
Celebrate EMS Week, holidays, graduations, promotions and more with these gifts medics will love
Save up to 40% off on Nest, Coleman, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, Contigo, Ninja, Cuisinart & more
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
Save on top brands in tactical gear, fitness equipment and tech essentials you trust on and off duty
Find your accessory add-ons, from phone stands and holders to waterproof pouches and tracking devices
Smartphone health app users are more active, sleep better and eat healthier according to a new study
Stay connected and keep your kids safe with these top-rated Amazon products
Track your body’s biometrics with these top Amazon picks
Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing?
WHAT TO BUY
It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently
Check out these EMS tattoos and share your EMS body art
FINANCIAL HEALTH
Follow a triaged response to what is posted and remember to discipline the behavior, not the content
Marking anniversaries, like 9/11, is important for honoring those experiences and carrying forward the lessons learned
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
A Galveston officer’s near-fatal submersion has fueled public outrage over EMS response times. Clinical science tells a different story — and reveals why cooperation, not conflict, is needed now.
Here are five ways EMS is leading the way and doing more to prevent death by suicide
Collaboration between EMS and community resources is key to creating a stronger network of mental health crisis response
This special episode of Inside EMS explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
Books about the catastrophic 9/11 attacks and the long return to normalcy are crucial to the historical record of those we lost and how we moved forward
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy