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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
Lake Forest’s Sam Hiller will take the ice in Milan during the Winter Olympics, bringing the split-second decision-making and composure of a first responder to Olympic hockey officiating
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 hindsight turns into handcuffs, what do criminal charges against EMS providers mean?
Through the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, rescued dogs with extraordinary drive are trained, paired with first responder handlers and prepared for complex search environments
You are on scene with a patient who has sustained a significant injury; how do you decide whether to use red lights and sirens?
The era of the rubber stamp medical director is over
What EMS providers get wrong about rapport, trust and patient perception
If alpha and beta receptors make you panic, listen to this
Burnout, distrust and attrition won’t be fixed by more rules. The future of EMS depends on leaders who show up, own failures and advocate for their crews.
The jury may start after the sirens have stopped.
I believe that managing micro-stressors will prepare me for when I am confronted with a large, high-stress incident at work or home
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
