Fitness & Health
Federal officials say NIOSH layoffs have been rescinded, restoring worker safety research that supports EMS and fire responder health
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Federal officials say NIOSH layoffs have been rescinded, restoring worker safety research that supports EMS and fire responder health
Estimates show Baltimore County could spend about $263,000 on hazmat cleanings and ice machine replacements at all fire stations following a paramedic misconduct investigation
Chief Barton “Butch” Inks, who prioritized physical and mental health initiatives while leading the St. Paul Fire Department, retired this week after a 31-year career shaped by fire, EMS and loss
The appeal comes weeks after a judge barred the Baltimore County paramedic from his family’s home amid allegations tied to a firehouse and a continuing police investigation
Lack of planning, unrealistic expectations and stress can derail resolutions, but adopting small, meaningful changes can lead to lasting success
Falling short of a big goal can still lead to life-changing success
A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic told a judge the sexually explicit videos were “role play” and denied wrongdoing as the fire department and county police investigate allegations of on-duty misconduct
Closing out the year with a rapid-fire look at what frontline providers are really saying — from spinal immobilization, to swiping through microlearning
Understand the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation
To lead and inspire an EMS team, motivation must first come from within
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