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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.
FITNESS & HEALTH
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
What DSM-5 recognition of moral injury means for EMS
Lose yourself in these songs as you work out for your physical and mental health
The short answer: Yes. And Dr. Jaime Brower offers the tools to make it happen.
Christmas spirit is all around us, in the cops, EMTs, firefighters and nurses who bring hope just by showing up
Books
A paramedic’s role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
The unpredictability of the job can make celebrating the holidays a logistical nightmare; here are some unique ways to stay connected
Discover how EMTs and paramedics can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
Bloodwork, CPAP therapy, supplements and nighttime routines can address hidden health issues that sabotage rest — and help medics sleep soundly again
ENTERTAINMENT
GOOD NEWS
As out-of-hospital births increase to about 12 a year, a Pittsburgh EMS crew chief is crocheting newborn hats to help babies retain body heat during pre-hospital deliveries
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
FINANCIAL HEALTH
Build strength and stamina for the demands of the job with this first responder-focused training program
Follow along as the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and first responders from across the country put some robots through the paces to gauge whether the commercially available systems meet responders’ demanding operational need
Why great EMS education still comes down to storytelling and simplicity
At the EMS Association Summit, National Registry CEO Bill Seifarth and “Code 3" co-writer Patrick Pianezza spotlight partnership, lifelong competence and the power of showing up together.
For decades, EMS reimbursement has depended on moving the ambulance. TIP flips that model, rewarding clinical judgment over mileage — if payers, protocols and QA can keep up.
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
EMS leaders open summit with call for unity and coordinated action
The warning signs it’s time to recharge, pivot or move on
Annual evaluations don’t break careers — silence does. Without clear, quarterly feedback, confusion replaces growth and courage gets outsourced to paperwork.
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
