Esteemed fire chief and EMS lieutenant share lessons learned from community paramedicine program

MCHD’s Sean Simmonds shares decontamination best practices

How to apply for grant funding for naloxone and opioid-reversal interventions and more

EMS training in bleeding control must incorporate mass casualty incident plans and drills as well as the need to prioritize patient triage by injury severity, transport priority and the type of treatment – layperson or medical professional – that is required.

An overview of the current evidence.

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Data collected on evidence-based measures informs this discussion meant to inspire further quality improvement by pairing specific metrics with practical recommendations

Ward off burnout and turnover by increasing career resiliency and opportunity

5 ways to expand your options and forge your EMS career

Strategies to unilaterally reduce ED wait times and get back into service

Feel better by converting your key relationships from stress-producers to stress-reducers

Healthy habits to nurture provider resiliency, career longevity

From unit assignment to nonemergent scheduling, this software solution can help call centers and EMS agencies manage staffing shortages and growing demand

Turnover in your billing office may reveal where reimbursement relies on memory instead of documented process

A unified technology suite can bring big advantages in a tight labor environment, including improved revenue

The final rule has been released – here’s what a veteran enforcement agent finds most important about it

How NarcBox can help EMS agencies prepare for stricter controlled-substance accountability

Insulated, smart, and high-capacity bottles designed to help first responders beat dehydration on shift and beyond

What they’ll never tell you about why we stay

I lived to retire from the ambulance company

Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions

When employees are happy, engaged and productive, and the organization is meeting their individual needs, they are more likely to meet their full potential

Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness

From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life

Score discounted duty gear, workout tools and everyday essentials July 8-11 with our curated list of budget-friendly buys

The series offers a window into the experiences of first responders through the use of real stories from real law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs

A Forbes Top Futurist with skin in the game calls for EMS to re-examine how it recruits, relates and retains its people in an era of relentless change

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