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Firefighter and EMS Vaccination Education: What You Need to Know
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NREMT 2020 Recertification Deadline Extension and Modifications
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) has announced a deadline extension and important modifications to the current recertification cycle for EMS practitioners. -
Why You Should Switch to the Flipped Classroom Model
Considering a flipped classroom approach with your students? Dive into how this method prioritizes active learning and why it's expertly designed for ample use of class time and overall student success. -
Why the IAFC's Fire Officer Curriculum Works for Northern Virginia Fire and Rescue Departments
How do you prepare a state's entire fire and rescue training program for success? Dereck Baker, Division 7 Chief, has found that 98% of students pass their Fire Officer I and II exams using PSG's Fire Officer book and Navigate curriculum, and estimates that 99% of instructors choose to use Navigate because the resources included are very beneficial to students. -
How Navigate Creates an Individualized Learning Experience for Every Student, According to This Program Director
How do you choose which learning styles to cater to with modern Fire students? Ken Koerber, Program Director at NIPSTA, finds that Navigate offers a variety of tools and capabilities that foster a personalized learning experience for each student's learning style and individual needs. -
Crash Responder Safety Week
With this year’s Crash Responder Safety Week upon us, we honor and support all who keep the public roadways safe for travel. -
How to Prepare Your Students for Real-World EMS, According to This Paramedic Program Director
With so much critical information to cover in a paramedic course, how do you ensure your students are prepared for the field? Tim Reitz, longtime Paramedic Program Director, has found that using several different teaching styles and utilizing both a textbook and online resources is the key to a successful teaching and learning experience. -
How the Pandemic is Affecting First Responders' Mental Health
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders were already facing a disproportionately high number of mental health issues and substance use disorders due to the traumatic nature of their jobs. The introduction of the COVID-19 pandemic compounded this long list of factors. -
Fire Prevention Week: Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety [Infographic]
Each October, Fire Prevention Week highlights the importance of fire safety education in our communities. This year, Fire Prevention Week will take place October 3-9, 2021. -
3 Myths and Facts About The Flipped Classroom in EMS Education
Curious about the EMS flipped classroom, but unsure if it is right for your course? We’re uncovering three common misconceptions to ensure you have the information you need.
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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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ECSI Tutorial Series (3): How to Create and Submit a Course Roster
Hey there, ECSI Education Center coordinators and instructors! Do you know how to issue your course completion cards? Let's find out!Full story
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Fisdap Instructor Tutorial: How do I view which preceptors have completed the training?
To see a list of who's completed the training, go to the orange Reports tab and click on the Accreditation link.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