/first-responder-heart-health First Responder Heart Health en-US Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:31:21 GMT /wellness-week/articles/how-to-start-a-food-log-to-support-your-health-LxeuFySCcrObXEsc/ To track your nutrition, you need to see what, when and how much you actually eat Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:31:21 GMT /wellness-week/articles/how-to-start-a-food-log-to-support-your-health-LxeuFySCcrObXEsc/ /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment Your actions speak volumes, and by embodying good gym etiquette, you inspire others to follow suit Mon, 06 May 2024 15:54:06 GMT /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/being-a-first-responder-is-hazardous-to-your-health-but-not-in-the-ways-you-might-think This unique cardiac and metabolic screening program, specifically designed for the heart health of first responders, is now available to individuals Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:17:48 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/being-a-first-responder-is-hazardous-to-your-health-but-not-in-the-ways-you-might-think /wellness-week/4-ways-to-promote-a-physical-fitness-culture-at-your-agency It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:22:56 GMT /wellness-week/4-ways-to-promote-a-physical-fitness-culture-at-your-agency /wellness-week/articles/23-wellness-tips-for-ems-providers-in-2023-IwaGbQ34HV0dQeBU/ It can be challenging to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here's our top 24 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:05:09 GMT /wellness-week/articles/23-wellness-tips-for-ems-providers-in-2023-IwaGbQ34HV0dQeBU/ /wellness-week/my-journey-back-to-health-following-a-painful-a-ha-moment Detailing the fitness and nutrition plan used to shed 95 pounds Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:34:11 GMT /wellness-week/my-journey-back-to-health-following-a-painful-a-ha-moment /wellness-week/my-top-5-exercises-for-every-firefighter-paramedic-and-emt From deadlifts to foam-rolling, these exercises will help you achieve peak performance Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:20:59 GMT /wellness-week/my-top-5-exercises-for-every-firefighter-paramedic-and-emt /wellness-week/book-excerpt-the-firefighter-family-academy-a-guide-to-educate-and-prepare-spouses-for-the-career-ahead Exploring the distinct stressors first responders face during medical calls Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:33:24 GMT /wellness-week/book-excerpt-the-firefighter-family-academy-a-guide-to-educate-and-prepare-spouses-for-the-career-ahead /wellness-week/life-lessons-in-change-from-a-medics-health-journey Through a steadfast commitment to daily steps and leaning on your support system, change is achievable Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:35:28 GMT /wellness-week/life-lessons-in-change-from-a-medics-health-journey /wellness-week/lets-eat-9-cookbooks-by-first-responders-to-spice-up-your-shift-meals Find your inner-chef with these recipes written, compiled and taste-tested by fellow first responders Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:11:01 GMT /wellness-week/lets-eat-9-cookbooks-by-first-responders-to-spice-up-your-shift-meals /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ What public safety can learn from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:29:29 GMT /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ /wellness-week/10-wearable-fitness-tech-gadgets-for-budget-savvy-medics Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:11:21 GMT /wellness-week/10-wearable-fitness-tech-gadgets-for-budget-savvy-medics /wellness-week/a-letter-to-the-american-public-what-first-responders-really-need-beyond-thanks When it comes to food donations, having healthy options available can make a big difference in first responders’ choices Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:48:35 GMT /wellness-week/a-letter-to-the-american-public-what-first-responders-really-need-beyond-thanks /wellness-week/8-ways-to-support-your-own-mental-health These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:32 GMT /wellness-week/8-ways-to-support-your-own-mental-health /wellness-week/get-moving-8-fitness-must-haves-for-the-fast-paced-world-of-public-safety Short on time and space? Check out these products to help get a workout in no matter where you are in your day Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:27:04 GMT /wellness-week/get-moving-8-fitness-must-haves-for-the-fast-paced-world-of-public-safety /wellness-week/peer-support-teams-how-to-build-trust-and-maximize-effectiveness It comes down to selecting the right members and training them in two key areas Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:53:32 GMT /wellness-week/peer-support-teams-how-to-build-trust-and-maximize-effectiveness /health-wellness/home-as-a-sanctuary-the-importance-of-home-to-a-first-responder If your home is not a place where you feel comfortable, consider reevaluating where you are putting all your time and energy Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:46:29 GMT /health-wellness/home-as-a-sanctuary-the-importance-of-home-to-a-first-responder /wellness-week/focus-on-the-family-7-solutions-to-deepen-your-connections-at-home As a first responder, the unpredictable nature of your work shouldn't extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:45:16 GMT /wellness-week/focus-on-the-family-7-solutions-to-deepen-your-connections-at-home /wellness-week/customizing-care-how-tailored-resilience-programs-can-transform-providers-wellbeing Corrine Flammer, N.J.’s first mental health resilience officer, details how EMS leaders can create custom resiliency plans that address the needs of individual providers Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:20:56 GMT /wellness-week/customizing-care-how-tailored-resilience-programs-can-transform-providers-wellbeing /fitness/fitness-motivation-vs-discipline-finding-both-as-a-first-responder By combining both motivation and discipline, you’ll be able to sustain your fitness habits in the long run Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:09:34 GMT /fitness/fitness-motivation-vs-discipline-finding-both-as-a-first-responder /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders First responder nutrition experts share how healthy snacking, making over your food environment and mindset fuel your body for both wellness and performance. Part of First Responder Wellness Week. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:22:47 GMT /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ EMS is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from agencies that are succeeding Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:04:20 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ /ems-products/off-duty/medication-management-made-easy-tools-for-safe-dosing Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:56:13 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/medication-management-made-easy-tools-for-safe-dosing /ems-education/articles/5-ways-emts-can-be-more-caring-to-patients-YOyoTFH7C8SNbR9K/ You have to first possess and practice traits like kindness and compassion before you can pass the sentiment on to your patients Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:21:33 GMT /ems-education/articles/5-ways-emts-can-be-more-caring-to-patients-YOyoTFH7C8SNbR9K/ /ems-poems/ems-poem-the-paramedic-by-kevin-jura “My internal chart is scattered with debris” Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:17:16 GMT /ems-poems/ems-poem-the-paramedic-by-kevin-jura /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ “There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm” Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:12:16 GMT /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ /mental-health/charging-your-emotional-battery 7 essential strategies for paramedics to restore your emotional energy, ensuring you can continue to provide compassionate care Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:24:06 GMT /mental-health/charging-your-emotional-battery /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:24:48 GMT /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ /mental-health/ask-laurie-how-can-i-become-more-resilient-at-work Don’t run when things get tough; follow these 3 tips instead Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:18:02 GMT /mental-health/ask-laurie-how-can-i-become-more-resilient-at-work /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for medics to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:42:44 GMT /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness /health-wellness/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-achieving-lasting-change Charles Blankenship shares take-home tips on change management gleaned from a personal health transformation Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:13:56 GMT /health-wellness/pinnacle-2024-quick-take-achieving-lasting-change /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment Your actions speak volumes, and by embodying good gym etiquette, you inspire others to follow suit Mon, 06 May 2024 15:54:06 GMT /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment