Trending Topics
OffDutyST-EMS1.png

FEATURED
The bestselling “One Second After” author urged EMS leaders to prepare for operational continuity,
resilience and decision-making when critical infrastructure fails
FITNESS & HEALTH
Self-awareness is the uncomfortable mirror that exposes the habits keeping you stuck — and it’s the first step toward reclaiming your direction
Track the daily habits that support operational readiness, performance and long-term health
Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
Chronic inflammation is driven by sleep disruption, poor nutrition, limited exercise and unresolved trauma
A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here’s what you need to know
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
Shift your mindset and identity to achieve and maintain your objectives
From skipped meals to nonstop radios, you can’t control the clock. What you can control is how you recover, reset and protect yourself for a career that lasts.
Falling short of a big goal can still lead to life-changing success
The work of year-long self-improvement comes down to small and regular decisions made day after day, moment by moment
ENTERTAINMENT
Follow these useful tips and you can parlay your Hollywood street cred into a new career as a technical advisor on an EMS show
The new “Patient Playback” podcast, hosted by Dr. David Tan, highlights clinical reasoning, system improvements and the realities of high-acuity calls
The newlyweds included Answer the Call among more than 20 charities receiving $26 million in donations surrounding their wedding
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
5.11 Tactical, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Carhartt and others offering discounts during National EMS Week
Find the perfect pair of tactical glasses with our expert recommendations, focusing on safety, optical clarity and advanced protection
FINANCIAL HEALTH
It’s important to foster effectiveness, professionalism and excellency; as well as core values of human decency, empathy, kindness and respect
The neuroscience of forgetting — and the learning strategies that build durable recall under pressure
Years of high-stakes decision-making and team leadership — plus the degree that can unlock the next step
Being sufficiently rested, revisiting the content and putting it into practice quickly all impact knowledge retention
Creating multiple pathways to wellness — including equine-assisted support — can help first responders find the kind of care that meets them where they are
Medication strategies tailored to ADD/ADHD and sleep disorders — not just fatigue — across long shifts, overnight calls and unpredictable workloads
Build strength and stamina for the demands of the job with this first responder-focused training program
Modern EMS was founded on the idea that patients need medical care, not simply a ride to the hospital. Six decades later, reimbursement still rewards motion over medicine.
How EMS agencies can find, win and manage grants
The 2026 AIMHI Benchmark Report gets to the heart of what the highest-performing EMS organizations have in common