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Why We Train:  Training plays a large role in our jobs as first responders. Training should not only be provided when a person enters this job field, but also every year.  By keeping our skills honed, we can provide better safety and patient care. Although training can seem repetitious, it is a vital aspect of...

How often do we look at animals with their owners or within a rescue and just want to run up to either pet or hug them? When our family decided to adopt a dog for the first time, this was my first instinct. I wasn’t thinking about the environment the animal was in, any history...

LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Indeed, Reddit— the list of social media platforms goes on and on. We have these platforms at our fingertips, communication with the touch of a keystroke, instant connection, constant networking. It is convenient to connect so easily for work purposes, fundraising, information gathering or even getting to know one another and dating,...

Ambulance drivers in private companies play a crucial role in providing emergency medical services to communities across the globe. Whether responding to medical emergencies, accidents, or disasters, these professionals are often the first line of support for individuals in need. Despite their vital role, ambulance drivers employed by private companies face unique challenges that can...

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? Many first responders and their families will use this day to celebrate each other with special gifts, flowers or a meal out. But what happens when you’re just not in the mood to celebrate because that last call of your shift is still weighing on your mind?  While...

“Tell me how you really feel” or “just talk to me” are phrases that many of us hear more than once— whether in our personal or professional lives. We naturally tend to bottle things up or not fully disclose what is going on in our life. This can create a barrier that can prevent us...

I grew up playing sports and this transitioned into high school and intramural level college sports. I was competitive, but one thing that always set me back was my overall physique and conditioning level. When I made it to college, I was introduced to my now close friend who was a college basketball player and...

Being a First Responder is not an easy job. It is rewarding but takes a toll physically and can drastically increase your stress. 

“The eye of the storm is not the time to find out you are unprepared….”  Do you live on the East Coast where you are prone to blizzards in the winter or in the South where you need to worry about hurricanes? Maybe you live in the Midwest where you need to keep an eye...

The unfortunate truth is that the people who cause the most loss for organizations are internal members, most often treasurers or leaders with access to funds.