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A carnival crisis, cliffhangers, underground escapes and fiery extractions: First responders answered the call in 2023
Chris and Kelly tackle EMS safety, resiliency, onboarding, the duty to act and more hot topics in Inside EMS
“My internal chart is scattered with debris”
Gainesville officials hope the new work schedule will enhance first responders’ work-life balance and boost recruitment
Risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham offers action steps for after a theft has occurred and how to prevent one in the future
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens!
“Always say exactly what’s on your mind to patients” and other bad advice for rookie providers
Create an experience people want to be a part of and share community impact to inspire potential members
“The problem with people testing their limits is that they often find them.”
Chief of Training Brian Brush encourages first responders to trust the public’s unquestionable faith in fire/EMS members to power an unquenchable passion for the mission
Continuing the mission of emergency services legends, leaders and champions
Chief Jerry Streich identifies the impact problem employees have on the organization and on collective department stress
Bad behaviors associated with cliques may include the use of intimidation tactics, promotion of racist or sexist ideologies, or subverting the chain of command
A wake-up call and a plea: Don’t be stubborn about your health