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.
Taking regular, scheduled vacations is an essential part of maintaining your well-being
Don’t underestimate the value of your experience; share it with others, especially with those who are just starting out
As you develop healthy habits that provide you with time to decompress, you will have more energy at work and at home
The holidays can be magical, but they can also be stressful; as a first responder, you owe it to yourself to make it work for you
What are you to doing to enhance situational awareness and reduce multitasking in a world increasingly consumed with distraction?
Why EMS leadership must back a culture of wellness
Rural EMS has been hit hard by COVID. Here are some tips for identifying funding for recruitment and wellness programs
An important benefit to coaching is the individualized approach to leadership based on the strengths and weaknesses of the subordinate
Understand how first responders can participate in the funding
How many tragedies in public safety are assigned a proximate cause, when the real problem lying in wait is a grossly fatigued employee?
You cannot make the right decision if you are addressing the wrong issue
Very little in a university setting follows a strict top-down approach
Like any relationship, a mentorship – whether you’re the mentor or mentee – takes time to develop
What tasks are most likely to end up in tragedy if you get complacent on the job?
4 considerations for developing successful grant partnerships
Learn from top instructors and join other EMS professionals to explore how you can leverage policy and training tools to solve your top challenges
Do not wait for a tragedy to recognize and act on the risks involve in tired personnel
Sometimes, a first responder may just want to talk to a peer who has walked in their shoes, and can provide understanding and direction
We must address public safety personnel who lie, cheat, steal, perjure, beat, molest, assault, falsify, embezzle and do otherwise bad things
Understanding the legal precedent behind free speech rights and how they apply to on and off-duty first responders
A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day
Award the EMTs and paramedics at your agency for their Joe Exotic singing talent, Carole Baskin level dedication or Don Lewis MIA act in honor of EMS Week
Breaking down the tax benefits, and eligibility cutoffs for stimulus payments outlined by The CARES Act
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
Government and private groups are stepping up with resources and assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
As public safety agencies across the country adapt response models, we must not forget the need to adapt leadership strategies
The new law provides for two types of leave for employees impacted by COVID-19
It is critical that agencies prepare, educate and train dispatchers to evaluate the signs and symptoms of COVID-19
As you serve as a first responder, you will confront a wide range of emotional responses to this pandemic, so take time to process your thoughts
A review of the most important information for fire and EMS leaders as they develop plans to treat patients and protect personnel
Public safety employers have statutory mandates to protect their employees and the public from these diseases
