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Book excerpt: Save My Life School: A First Responder's Mental Health Journey
Paramedic Natalie Harris shares her experience with post-traumatic stress, overdose and addiction, stemming from a disturbing call
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Fit for duty: How to be a resilient responder
Fit for duty does not always mean being physically fit; it also refers to being resilient to the stress and emotional impacts of the job
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Are you fit enough to be a tactical medic? Test yourself with these 8 SWAT fitness exercises
TEMS medics need to be in top physical condition to respond with and care for SWAT officers
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How to prevent, manage knee pain in EMS
A few simple screening tools and stretches can strengthen muscles and prevent knee pain and more serious injury in at-risk EMS providers
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How a therapy dog organization is giving back to veterans, first responders
Hero Pups, a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization, places therapy dogs with veterans, firefighters, police officers and EMS providers
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How to remove the most common uniform stains
Despite your best efforts, blood stains, food grease and the not-so-fun vomit tinge happen from time to time
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Public health dangers loom in Harvey-hit areas
It's not known yet what kinds or how much sewage, chemicals and waterborne germs are mixed in the water
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Bringing a 'Yes, and' mindset to EMS
Use the "Yes, and" improv principle to honor the energy of your partners, friends and loved ones
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NH hospital reopens after mystery odor sickens 19
Staff members at Exeter Hospital were evaluated after some complained of dizziness and nausea
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How to rehab firefighters in extreme heat, cold
Rehab is difficult and doubly so when the temperatures soar or plunge; here’s a look at how to handle those challenging days
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3 ways to avoid injuries when lifting patients
Exercise, use powered patient transport equipment and keep moving to reduce the likelihood of on-the-job injury
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Prevent, identify and treat sleep disorders in EMS providers
EMS providers are more susceptible to sleep disorders and their inherent dangers and health implications
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What first responders should seek in mental health clinicians
While responder professions can be exceptionally rewarding, they also expose men and women to traumatic scenes that can challenge their ability to cope with stress
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Poisons expert doubts first responders were exposed to carfentanil
Jeanette Trella said symptoms exhibited by the four responders weren't the sort typically seen in an opioid exposure
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Keep it clean: How to prevent on-scene, rehab carcinogen exposures
Firefighters should assume carcinogens are present during suppression and overhaul activities and take appropriate actions during and after the incident
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