Fitness & Health
“It’s not that millennials and alphas don’t want to work; it’s that they don’t want to be lied to anymore, and let’s be honest: EMS has been living a lie for too long.”
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“It’s not that millennials and alphas don’t want to work; it’s that they don’t want to be lied to anymore, and let’s be honest: EMS has been living a lie for too long.”
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
Kooper visits Sioux City fire stations to help firefighters and paramedics cope with job stress, traumatic calls and burnout through simple interactions and companionship
New Hampshire has become the first state to extend its employee assistance program to volunteer firefighters, EMTs and other first responders
In a field that struggles to recruit and retain qualified personnel, support systems cannot be treated as ”soft” issues
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
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Staff the system, support the workforce, stabilize the workload and protect recovery time
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