/health-wellness EMT, Paramedic Health and Wellness en-US Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:37:02 GMT /wellness-week/what-death-teaches-those-who-serve-and-how-it-can-teach-us-to-live-better Cumulative grief, funerals and trauma shape the emotional lives of first responders. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:37:02 GMT /wellness-week/what-death-teaches-those-who-serve-and-how-it-can-teach-us-to-live-better /off-duty/who-is-your-who-building-your-personal-support-network We all need someone to rely on during the difficult — as well as not-so-difficult — times Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:05:19 GMT /off-duty/who-is-your-who-building-your-personal-support-network /pinnacle/power-of-storytelling-to-adapt-to-modern-challenges Pinnacle speaker explained how to use the ancient art of storytelling to impact EMS provider identity, resilience and excellence Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:05:51 GMT /pinnacle/power-of-storytelling-to-adapt-to-modern-challenges /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Download your copy to explore expert analysis, frontline commentary and actionable strategies your agency can implement right now to dig into the drivers behind the burnout spiral Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 /health-wellness/the-wake-up-call-that-changed-a-responders-health-post-retirement Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:19:00 GMT /health-wellness/the-wake-up-call-that-changed-a-responders-health-post-retirement /health-wellness/why-fitness-is-every-paramedics-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 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:54:44 GMT /health-wellness/why-fitness-is-every-paramedics-best-defense-and-the-gear-to-prove-it /health-wellness/10-000-steps-per-day-how-many-do-i-really-need-to-be-healthier-and-happier We also know walking provides tremendous benefits for physical health, but does our step count really matter? Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:31:28 GMT /health-wellness/10-000-steps-per-day-how-many-do-i-really-need-to-be-healthier-and-happier /health-wellness/as-flood-death-toll-climbs-searchers-in-texas-confront-mental-toll-of-recovery-work With over 160 still missing after the Hill Country floods, Texas first responders confront the mental health challenges of recovering bodies, including children Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:56:54 GMT /health-wellness/as-flood-death-toll-climbs-searchers-in-texas-confront-mental-toll-of-recovery-work /amazon-prime-day-2025-picks-essential-gear-for-first-responders Save over 40% on duty gear, workout tools and discounted everyday essentials during Amazon Prime Day July 8-11 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:04 GMT /amazon-prime-day-2025-picks-essential-gear-for-first-responders /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:30:00 GMT /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ /wellness-week/what-death-teaches-those-who-serve-and-how-it-can-teach-us-to-live-better Cumulative grief, funerals and trauma shape the emotional lives of first responders. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:37:02 GMT /wellness-week/what-death-teaches-those-who-serve-and-how-it-can-teach-us-to-live-better /off-duty/who-is-your-who-building-your-personal-support-network We all need someone to rely on during the difficult — as well as not-so-difficult — times Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:05:19 GMT /off-duty/who-is-your-who-building-your-personal-support-network /pinnacle/power-of-storytelling-to-adapt-to-modern-challenges Pinnacle speaker explained how to use the ancient art of storytelling to impact EMS provider identity, resilience and excellence Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:05:51 GMT /pinnacle/power-of-storytelling-to-adapt-to-modern-challenges /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Download your copy to explore expert analysis, frontline commentary and actionable strategies your agency can implement right now to dig into the drivers behind the burnout spiral Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 /health-wellness/the-wake-up-call-that-changed-a-responders-health-post-retirement Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:19:00 GMT /health-wellness/the-wake-up-call-that-changed-a-responders-health-post-retirement /health-wellness/why-fitness-is-every-paramedics-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 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:54:44 GMT /health-wellness/why-fitness-is-every-paramedics-best-defense-and-the-gear-to-prove-it /health-wellness/10-000-steps-per-day-how-many-do-i-really-need-to-be-healthier-and-happier We also know walking provides tremendous benefits for physical health, but does our step count really matter? Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:31:28 GMT /health-wellness/10-000-steps-per-day-how-many-do-i-really-need-to-be-healthier-and-happier /health-wellness/as-flood-death-toll-climbs-searchers-in-texas-confront-mental-toll-of-recovery-work With over 160 still missing after the Hill Country floods, Texas first responders confront the mental health challenges of recovering bodies, including children Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:56:54 GMT /health-wellness/as-flood-death-toll-climbs-searchers-in-texas-confront-mental-toll-of-recovery-work /amazon-prime-day-2025-picks-essential-gear-for-first-responders Save over 40% on duty gear, workout tools and discounted everyday essentials during Amazon Prime Day July 8-11 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:04 GMT /amazon-prime-day-2025-picks-essential-gear-for-first-responders /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:30:00 GMT /trauma/articles/are-you-prepared-for-independence-day-incidents-and-injuries-US6NJUdeXahAf14J/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ EMS is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from agencies that are succeeding Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:04:20 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture Calls mount for change after Paramedic Wesley England dies after a high-stress EMS shift Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:38:58 GMT /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture /ems-management/not-up-to-industry-standards-conn-officials-plan-to-relocate-city-ems-to-better-quarters Due to a lack of space, Putnam EMS has a refrigerator in the bathroom and dries linens on a clothesline because they do not have a dryer Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:25:56 GMT /ems-management/not-up-to-industry-standards-conn-officials-plan-to-relocate-city-ems-to-better-quarters /mental-health/ask-laurie-how-can-i-become-more-resilient-at-work Don’t run when things get tough; follow these 3 tips instead Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:18:02 GMT /mental-health/ask-laurie-how-can-i-become-more-resilient-at-work /ems-management/definitely-a-no-confidence-feeling-honolulu-ems-directors-leadership-questioned-making-future-uncertain One employee claimed the dire situation caused workers to “quiet quit," doing the bare minimum on the job Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:21:19 GMT /ems-management/definitely-a-no-confidence-feeling-honolulu-ems-directors-leadership-questioned-making-future-uncertain