Ways EMTs Can Better Manage Stress

We can't control when stressful situations will occur, but we can control our reaction to themContent provided by EMS1.com.By Chris CebolleroAs EMS chiefs we are responsible for planning

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EMS Health Part 5: Healthy Eating

Content provided by EMS WORLD.By Kim Berndtson.You know that bag of potato chips isn't a healthy choice. But it's three o'clock in the afternoon and you haven't had

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EMS Health Part 4: Alcohol Abuse

Content provided by EMS WORLD.By Kim Berndtson.As paramedics and EMTs, you've likely seen your share of incidents associated with alcohol abuse and excessive consumption. Maybe it's an accident

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EMS Health Part 3: Smoking Cessation

Content provided by EMS WORLD.By Kathryn Robyn.While widely reported studies suggest that moderate drinking (one drink a day for women, two for men) can be good for your

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EMS Health Part 2: Emotional Health

Content provided by EMS WORLD.By Kim Berndtson.There's no denying that as a paramedic or EMT you are exposed to a lot of dreadfully sad events. But there is

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EMS Health Part 1: Make Fitness Fit Into Your Routine

Content provided by EMS WORLD.By Kim Berndtson.Exercise is important to a healthy lifestyle. And according to the American Heart Association, 65% of adults aren't getting nearly enough since

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How to Eat Healthy on an EMS Budget

Content provided by JEMS.By Elizabeth Smith, EMT-BOne major hurdle for EMS personnel trying to eat healthy on the job is cost. Wages for the typical EMS provider are

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The Effects of Consuming Caffeine & Energy Drinks on a Long Shift

Content provided by JEMS.By Elizabeth Smith, EMT-BMost of us know at least one person who refuses to speak or function in the morning until they’ve had their first

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The Star of Life

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Content provided by NHTSA/EMS. It is appropriate that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) be distinctively identified for the benefit of not only EMS providers but also their patients

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Ties That Bind

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]How three agencies have provided innovative community outreach By Jenifer Goodwin It’s always rewarding to be highly regarded, whether it’s by customers, coworkers or your community. This

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