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Congress designated Oct. 28 as National First Responders Day in 2017. The day honors the paramedics, EMTS, firefighters, police officers and 911 operators who answer the call when a crisis arises, often putting their own lives on the line. Serving as a national day of gratitude, National First Responders Day pays tribute to their services to their communities and honors fallen first responders.

While working in EMS requires responding to difficult, emotional or heartbreaking calls, it also means seeing the determined side of the human spirit and how people come together to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors and loves ones. The Good News topic highlights the uplifting work of EMS providers and how that dedication impacts the community.

Equipping paramedics with the training and resources to survive the hazards of the job

Inside EMS is a weekly podcast that offers industry insight, expert perspectives on hot topics and clinical issues, as well as operational and leadership lessons for EMS personnel.

Listen as Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate the effectiveness of point-of-care ultrasound or sound off on controversial issues, like patient transport via fire truck.

Catch a new episode every Friday on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Spotify, and RSS feed.

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The EMS1 Resource Center brings our knowledge off the website and onto your desk or into your pocket. Download checklists, guides, eBooks and more to print and share with your department.

See what other EMTs and paramedics are reading - check out the most popular articles, videos, webinars and downloads on EMS1.

Now playing on EMS1 – “One for the Road,” featuring Steve Whitehead and sponsored by Hartwell Medical. Whether it’s street-smart tips on what to carry in your cargo pocket, or what to do when you make a mistake in the field, this twice-monthly series is a great way to brush up on the essentials all medics need to know.