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Understand why first responders struggle to recognize their stress and how Tactical Brain Training builds emotional awareness and resilience
Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.
Allegheny County鈥檚 Alternative Response Unit pilot program is designed to assist with behavioral and mental health crisis calls
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
All caregivers can find solace in small victories and salvation in providing comfort to those who are suffering
The short answer: Yes. And Dr. Jaime Brower offers the tools to make it happen.
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life鈥檚 toughest challenges
Access practical strategies for fostering collaboration and improving outcomes during acute behavioral emergencies
One simple way to improve your quality of life now is to take stock of all the blessings you鈥檝e been bestowed, despite everything else
Cheshire EMS Chief Charles McMurrer was appointed in June and is the second EMS chief to leave in two years
We have made it to the start of the holiday season: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New year鈥檚 鈥� what holidays will you be missing this year?
Policy shifts and sustainable funding are needed to help manage the demand of mental health calls
How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization
When I reached a tipping point in my career I realized I needed to change if I was going to last any longer as a medic
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
EMS is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from agencies that are succeeding
Nobody is born with the ability to respond to 911 calls, but these perspectives can help anyone in EMS provide better care and appreciate the ride
7 essential strategies for paramedics to restore your emotional energy, ensuring you can continue to provide compassionate care
Three keys to thriving in your final years on the job
6 intentional ways to reduce the emotional burden on patients and paramedics
Wellness programs and sleep interventions can ease burnout and improve job satisfaction
New Haven鈥檚 Elm City COMPASS has responded to nearly 2,000 calls, mostly coming from public safety dispatchers
Dr. Sara Gilman discusses the importance of an Employee Assistance Program that is tailored to the needs of first responders and their unique experience serving the public
Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
Seven years after the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, a paramedic reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
Guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly talk wellness in this episode of Inside EMS
Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports
Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
