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How to Effectively Administer EMS and Fire Training, According to This Chief of Training
Will choosing the right training materials really change how effectively you administer your emergency medical service and fire service training courses? According to Gray Young, Chief of Training at South Bossier Parish Fire District #2, this could very well be the case. -
An Interview with Fire Author L. Charles Smeby, Jr.
As part of the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group Author Interview series, we had the chance to talk with Chuck Smeby about the all-new Third Edition of his book, Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices. -
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How to Transition to EMS Distance Learning, According to This Education Coordinator
What happens when a global pandemic forces your EMS classes online? That's exactly what happened to Lee Gillum, Education Coordinator at Montgomery County Hospital District in Texas. -
An Interview with Fire Author Steve Treinish
As part of the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group Author Interview series, we had the chance to talk with Steve Treinish about the all-new Third Edition of his book, Water Rescue: Principles and Practice to NFPA 1006 and 1670: Surface, Swiftwater, Dive, Ice, Surf, and Flood. -
Remote Learning in EMS: Video Conferencing + Breakout Rooms
In this series, we’ll share some practical tools, creative solutions, and best practices for bringing the Flipped Classroom model to life for students in a remote learning environment. -
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The Original EMT Textbook Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Twelfth Edition
BURLINGTON, MASS. –Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group, a division of Ascend Learning, announced the release of the 12th edition of Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured. -
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Customer Spotlight: Inland Northwest Health Services
As part of the Public Safety Group Customer Spotlight series, we had the chance to speak with Shaun Pitts, Education Coordinator and Lead EMT/AEMT Instructor at Inland Northwest Health Services. -
Customer Spotlight: First Start Medical Training
As part of the ECSI Customer Spotlight series, we had the chance to speak with John Hawley, Owner & Instructor of First Start Medical Training. In this Spotlight, Hawley shares his experience using ECSI products in his basic life support and first aid training courses. -
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Customer Spotlight: Central Virginia Community College
As part of the Public Safety Group Customer Spotlight series, we had the chance to speak with Jason Ferguson, Associate Vice President of Professional & Career Studies at Central Virginia Community College. -
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Look Inside: Legal Aspects of Emergency Services, Second Edition
The Second Edition of Legal Aspects of Emergency Services will be available soon! Check out an exclusive sneak peek.
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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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Webinar Recording: What EMT Instructors Have Been Asking For: Now in Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Thirteenth Edition
This is a recording of the Navigate courseware webinar from March 24th, 2026 on Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Thirteenth Edition, led by Jameel Sylvia, MPA, NRP from The Public Safety Group. For more information on this title, please visit go.psglearning.com/EMT13eFull 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