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Hundreds of comments reveal broad support for off-duty cannabis use among EMS professionals, while questions about impairment testing, liability and federal rules remain sticking points
FITNESS & HEALTH
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
Keep your new tattoo safe, clean and vibrant with these nine tips tailored for tough environments
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.
ENTERTAINMENT
GOOD NEWS
EMS and fire crews are using their bodies to form the Star of Life, posting it on social media and tagging the next department to do the same
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?
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FINANCIAL HEALTH
When it comes to educating the public, nothing beats a catchy slogan
3 hopes for RHTP funding rooted in rural America, where the difference between life and death is often whisper thin
Readers said staff retention and leaders who pitch in are the clearest indicators of agency health, while some said they’ve never experienced leadership support in their careers
Use this checklist to identify medication inventory, storage and security issues before they become operational problems
Potent synthetic kratom products are showing up in smoke shops and gas stations. Here’s what EMS and LEOs should know
Jeff Abbott’s memoir examines the culture that treats being able to do the job as proof of being unaffected by it
A framework for pediatric crisis calls starts with ruling out medical causes and keeping caregivers involved
The important role of the EMS PCR in the trauma registry — and the details we need
What the physics of a full-speed football hit can, and cannot, tell EMS providers about mechanism of injury and spinal precautions
