EMS professionals are called to help people at some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Hear how these first responders maintain their mental wellness in the

By Russell Myers, D.Min, BCC Critical incident and cumulative stress are an everyday reality for paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers. Concerns about the mental health and potential suicide risk

With violent patents and bystanders, a call that seems to pose no apparent danger can devolve rapidly into one that involves threat Content provided by EMS1.com. By Dave

Content provided by EMS WORLD. By Eric Liddy, SR. EMT-MEDIC. For those who are just entering the wonderful world of EMS, scene safety is a top priority during

Content provided by NAEMT. It seems like every day we read about another EMS practitioner who’s been hurt or killed in the line of duty. One day it’s

Here I am, naked and exposed in a public forum, making a confession that, quite frankly, scares the crap out of me: Hi, I’m Kelly, and I suffer

We can't control when stressful situations will occur, but we can control our reaction to them Content provided by EMS1.com. By Chris Cebollero As EMS chiefs we are

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

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

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