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Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
CPR
New CPR guidelines question mechanical devices — but field realities tell another story
Sonoma County Fire District Capt. Heath Lesik is one of only two trained surf rescue swimmers in the countywide district
Hanceville firefighters responded to a cardiac arrest call in January after receiving ALS training, certification
Muskogee County EMS has outgrown its classrooms and fleet maintenance space
The Greg Freshwater Memorial Ruck raises funds for scholarships for EMS training
Quad-Cities International Airport was the site of a plane crash and fire with multiple patients
Weeklong training at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark in Moline helped first responders with incident command and rescue task force lessons
Working with law enforcement to identify protocols and preferences can help them help you
The graduate degree position in clinical paramedicine is meant to alleviate recruitment and retention losses
Ensuring equitable treatment for all communities begins with understanding how unintentional racism can produce racist outcomes in EMS
Simulation in Motion Montana was in Kalispell delivering essential skills and knowledge in a realistic setting
Air Evac Lifeteam 142 held operations training for first responders at Smith Northview hospital in Lowndes County
Get better every shift with stress management and leadership insights from Aaron Zamzow and Janelle Foskett
How well do you know your prehospital medications?
Paramedic and ACLS instructor Jay Van Zeeland summarizes the ACLS protocols
San Bernardino County Fire Department’s John Commander was recognized for his dedication to EMS training
Adopting programs to improve EMS service delivery and agency culture
Training in Hartshorne focused on administering naloxone and patient care
Multiple agencies and departments in Palestine trained on communications and response in a simulated active shooter event
Teaching EMTs the three key critical thinking skills
SIM-IA has been visiting cities on the RAGBRAI route to offer EMS training through clinical scenarios
75% of respondents said the high-stress nature of the job was the major factor in staffing shortages
3,100 paramedics weigh in on reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls
KG shares his motivation in making a career change and how to avoid burning bridges
Students need to feel challenged, and making them think is a win-win
Despite providing documentation for his accommodations, the N.C. Office of EMS denied Austin Freidt a paper exam and a reader
Whether it’s your first time setting foot in the Alamo City or you’re a regular on the River Walk, this year’s conference location offers something for everyone
If approved, Hamilton County EMS may be able to move out of their nearly-century old facility
Takeaways from Dr. Tan and Chief Wylie on training and communicating to deploy rescue task forces, unified command and casualty collection points
Tenn. school hopes $22M investment improves county EMS staffing
Bullitt County could be the first EMS department in the state to use body-worn cameras