I recently reached out to past co-workers to ask them about my approach to getting the job done, and what traits set our time apart from other leaders they have worked with. As you know, public safety folks are usually a bit twisted in their sense of humor, and I knew...
Since publishing EMS1’s “Ultimate foot care guide for first responders,” I’ve received numerous emails from both active and retired first responders seeking advice on treating existing foot injuries. Many of you stressed that while prevention is important, it’s not...
To download a one-page sheet outlining the 30-day challenge complete the “Download this EMS1 Resource” box on this page. Becoming an EMT or paramedic can be one of the most rewarding decisions of a person’s life, but far too often, it can also be one of the most...
Financial security is essential for first responders, yet navigating budgeting, debt, retirement planning and investments while managing the demands of the job can be overwhelming. Our “Financial Power-Up” guide delivers a step-by-step plan to help public safety...
I’ve been assaulted by drunken patients more often than any other type of patient. Sometimes there are warning signs; occasionally there are not. When the patient becomes that intoxicated, there is psychologically nothing to keep that person from staying in control....
PITTSBURGH — A porch roof collapse in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood injured 16 people on March 14, as hundreds gathered for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Video footage captured the moment the roof gave way, with partygoers both on top of and underneath it....
