Lexipol
Lexipol is America’s leading provider of defensible policies and training for public safety organizations, delivering our services through a unique, web-based development system. Lexipol offers state-specific policy manuals, regular policy updates and daily scenario based training against policy.
Balance your emotional reactions with rational decisions to win the internal big game
Falling short of a big goal can still lead to life-changing success
“We can’t plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way”
Whether using social media as an individual or as an agency, it’s important to consider the impact your words can have on you and the organization
Being a public safety professional can be very rewarding ... but it can also be very stressful
The new ARPA Flex program allows local units of government to spend up to $10 million on newly eligible grant expenditures
The concept of wellness encompasses the whole body, and leaders play a role in supporting the physical, mental and emotional needs of first responders
“Right here, right now, we are trying to be proactive so everyone can get a living wage”
Firefighters and paramedics often take images on calls. How long should such images be retained, and why?
“If we don’t do something soon with our Medi-Cal rates, then our EMS system is going to implode”
Leaders make decisions that affect individual employees and the organization as a whole. Who do you look to as a leader?
Our cohosts tackle the difficult topic of trauma and healthy ways emergency responders can cope with the sometimes overwhelming feelings
Learn how to confront trauma that occurs after a difficult call and how to end the stigma surrounding getting help
Personnel feel unrecognized, many do not trust agency leaders and few are willing to recommend their career to others. How can we fix this?
In addition to the seasonal precipitation hazards, many don’t prep their vehicles for cold weather, which can lead to more problems as winter settles in
Why fire and EMS personnel should incorporate functional training
For the most part, we generally like to be led by those whom we admire, respect and have confidence in
When left unaddressed, imposter syndrome can evolve into more serious mental health issues like uncontrolled stress, anxiety and depression
Recent research focuses on how care delivery may differ based on a patient’s ethnicity and race.
Alexia Jobson and Mark Tenia discuss communicating effectively with the media
Chief Paramedic Mark Lockhart shares the 9-month process Durham EMS underwent to significantly increase EMS salaries
EMS agencies focus on patient care, but customer service is equally important
EMS leaders should set clear expectations for everyone, which must be communicated and upheld
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to be smart about their use of cell phones while on duty
Make a to-do list to help you stay on-task and prevents assignments from being overlooked
Our co-hosts are joined by the executive director to discuss what systems will look like in the future, and how we should think about the role of providers
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines best practices for first responders looking to plan for their financial future
Our co-hosts tackle the week’s top stories, including an EMT who was handcuffed after hitting a cop car with the rig door while exiting to unload a patient
If you’re one of the people actively working on an exit strategy, there are some important things to consider before you tap out
Branding, hiring and creating an immersive experience: Lessons from Disney with Matt Zavadsky
Responders are taught about “command presence,” but what about the “quiet presence” that comes with empathy?
How to apply for grant funding for naloxone and opioid-reversal interventions and more
Yoga poses can help improve firefighter flexibility and mobility – factors that are essential not only to improving endurance, but to resisting injury
