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How Peer Support Canines Are Improving Mental Health at the Fire Station
Dogs are increasingly being pressed into action in a behavioral health capacity at fire houses. Learn how paramedic and firefighter Wade Munson met Pax, and how he has developed a behavioral health program at the Orange County (CA) Fire Authority. -
Covid-19, Flu, and RSV: Teaching EMTs and Paramedics to Prepare for the Seasonal Increase in Respiratory Incidents
As the world grapples with a resurgence in Covid, an uptick in flu and the rise of RSV, it's critical to teach EMTs and paramedics how to respond to an increase in respiratory emergencies. -
3 Themes in Education to Explore at the EMS World Expo
The way EMS is taught has changed drastically over the course of the last several years. Read on to learn what's in store for educators this ever-changing industry. -
Expert on Suicide Prevention in the Fire Service: ‘Hope is Truly the Antidote’
Dena Ali, a leading voice on suicide prevention in the fire service, says the conversation should be reframed to include individuals who have struggled with mental health and found a path to recovery. -
Considerations for Instructors: How to Fight a High-Rise Building Fire
The height of high-rise buildings put fires beyond the reach of routine ground-based operations and deprive the fire department of using exterior ground ladders for rescues and firefighting, even with aerial apparatus. Read on to learn how best to fight a fire in a high-rise building. -
Enhancing Paramedic Training Courses: Strategies and Insights for Instructors
Read on to learn more about the value of improved paramedic training including the strategies and resources instructors are leveraging to do so effectively. -
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Tips for Teaching Pediatric Care in EMS: ‘Listen, Be Honest With Patients, and Look Out for Your Peers’
Pediatric care expert Mike McEvoy discusses the best approaches to teaching first responders how to care for sick or injured children in the field. -
Training For Resilience: How Instructors Are Approaching First Responder Mental Health
First responders often experience mental health issues at higher rates than the general public. Learn approaches to help students in your cohort prepare in advance and seek help when they need it. -
EMS Fatigue is a Serious Problem. Better Education Can Solve It.
Battling fatigue is a serious issue with EMS workers. There is some evidence now suggesting that good education can reduce fatigue-related incidents. -
Firefighter Training Ideas and Topics for Instructors
Here are the most important lessons, tips and tricks to convey to firefighter students heading into the field today.
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Customer Spotlight Q&A: Jason Marquez, EMT-P President and CEO, First Response Training Group Orlando, Florida
Jason Marquez, EMT-P, President and CEO, First Response Training Group Orlando, Florida, talks about his experience using the Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Twelfth Edition and Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, Ninth Edition.Full story
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Customer Spotlight: St. George Fire Protection District Prepares the Next Generation of EMTs with the PSG EMT Training Solution
Justin Arnone, Chief of Medical Services at St. George Fire Protection District, talks about his organization's success using the PSG EMT 12E training solution and Navigate to train and prepare the next generation of EMTs.Full story
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Recognizing the Symptoms of Hypothermia: What You Need to Know
Hypothermia happens when heat loss occurs faster than heat production and the body’s core temperature falls below 95°F (35°C). One incorrect assumption associated with hypothermia is that it only relates to cold outdoor exposure. Hypothermia can happen any time of year and can even happen indoors on a sunny summer day.Full story
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How to Enhance Your Classroom with the Competency Tracker 2022
Are you providing your students with the latest materials for success? Take a look at some of the most important features in Fisdap's all-new Competency Tracker.Full story
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Medical Director Discusses the Importance of Evidence-Based Content for EMS Recertification
Evidence-based medicine uses the scientific method to organize and apply current data to improve health care decisions. Despite its ubiquitous usage in health care, it is relatively new to prehospital care. Is it time for a change?Full story