In Public Safety (AMU)

A firefighter relates her experiences responding to Hurricane Michael in southwest Georgia

Take these steps to get quality sleep to protect against mental and physical health effects

By implementing a yoga curriculum that provides a skill set that is simple, safe and effective, responders can help manage their mental health

Your partner at home can be your best resource in regard to your mental health

You may be surprised to treat more psych than critical patients, but protect the ABCs and you’ll be off to a great start in a career in EMS

A Guide for Public Safety Leaders

Exploring emergency management solutions to the continual upward trend in government response and recovery spending

EMS organizations can benefit from adopting the fire service model of a command structure as part of their response strategy

It’s important to know that there are other treatment options available that can help improve mental health

Counseling provides a welcoming space for children to discuss worries and share experiences unique to being in a first responder family

First responder families face unique stressors, which can be overcome with the help of a professional family counselor

Anticipating potential targets, and preplanning a coordination and communication plan are keys to an organized response

Medication can be extremely effective in helping first responders recover and regain a healthy balance

Ask your counselor these questions to understand confidentiality and their understanding of first responder culture

Legislation recognizes and remembers first responder line of duty deaths