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LATEST ARTICLES
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Pediatric Care
How North Dakota EMS is confronting rising pediatric mental health crises
Statewide data reveals a 42% increase in pediatric suicide and self-harm related calls, prompting new protocols and provider support initiatives
August 04, 2025 11:22 AM
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Artificial Intelligence
How AI is helping responders shift from reactive to proactive disaster planning
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
July 30, 2025 12:15 PM
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First Responder Wellness Week
What death teaches those who serve — and how it can teach us to live better
We can make our own lives more meaningful by caring for our bodies and spirits, and by finding the courage to say “yes” to the life we want
July 28, 2025 02:37 PM
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Airway management
SCCAD is building a culture of excellence in airway care
St. Charles County Ambulance District proves that excellence in airway care starts with culture, not complexity — backed by data, design and relentless feedback
July 25, 2025 12:16 PM
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EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers
From tech marketing to saving lives: My career pivot at 61
After four decades in tech marketing, Stephen Condon swapped Zoom calls for sirens — and found purpose and community in the back of an ambulance.
July 21, 2025 11:20 AM
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Paramedic Chief
Fail forward: The leadership playbook EMS desperately needs
Culture, consistency, and connection matter more than command. Todd Steele shares battle-tested insights for turning failure into fuel for growth.
July 16, 2025 02:48 PM
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Community Paramedicine
From sirens to solutions: Guiding paramedics to a patient-centered mindset
Community paramedicine demands a mindset shift — from crisis mode to continuity of care. Learn how EMS providers can build trust, treat root causes and redefine what success looks like.
July 14, 2025 02:43 PM
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Substance Abuse
‘You are not alone. You are worth it. We do recover’
A paramedic’s road to recovery proves that no matter how far you fall, you can rise again
July 11, 2025 12:53 PM
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What Paramedics Want
Workplace besties: How to build relationships at work while staying professional
When employees are happy, engaged and productive, and the organization is meeting their individual needs, they are more likely to meet their full potential
July 10, 2025 12:32 PM
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Fitness & Health
Why fitness is every paramedic’s best defense and the gear to prove it
From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life
July 10, 2025 11:54 AM
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