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EMS Fatigue is a Serious Problem. Better Education Can Solve It.
Battling fatigue is a serious issue with EMS workers. There is some evidence now suggesting that good education can reduce fatigue-related incidents. -
Training For Resilience: How Instructors Are Approaching First Responder Mental Health
First responders often experience mental health issues at higher rates than the general public. Learn approaches to help students in your cohort prepare in advance and seek help when they need it. -
Advanced Life Support Training: Everything You Need to Know for Improved Paramedic Instruction
Paramedic instructors are key to preparing future EMS professionals. Read on to learn the value of quality ALS training and effective teaching strategies to improve instruction. -
How Peer Support Canines Are Improving Mental Health at the Fire Station
Dogs are increasingly being pressed into action in a behavioral health capacity at fire houses. Learn how paramedic and firefighter Wade Munson met Pax, and how he has developed a behavioral health program at the Orange County (CA) Fire Authority. -
Creating Realistic Pediatric Emergency Simulations: Best Practices for EMS Training
Jennifer Anders, MD, FAAP, outlines her best practices for conducting realistic pediatric emergency simulations to enhance EMS training and improve patient outcomes. -
Are You Prepared for Disease Outbreaks in Your Community?
Is your department ready for an outbreak? Discover how strategic planning, community collaboration, and proactive measures can enhance your preparedness. -
The Scene is Never Safe: How Situational Awareness Can Be a First Responder’s Most Important Skill
Ensuring scene safety is a dynamic process requiring constant reassessment. Learn how to incorporate this critical skill in your teaching. -
Speaker Lineup at the 2025 EMS World Expo
The EMS World Expo will be held from October 20-24, 2025. Public Safety Group is proud to have several affiliated speakers at this year’s event. -
Highway Scene Safety 101: Training and Best Practices for EMS & Firefighters
Regardless of the season, it is always important for fire and EMS personnel to review their safety training protocol for responding to highway incidents. -
Considerations for Instructors: How to Fight a High-Rise Building Fire
The height of high-rise buildings put fires beyond the reach of routine ground-based operations and deprive the fire department of using exterior ground ladders for rescues and firefighting, even with aerial apparatus. Read on to learn how best to fight a fire in a high-rise building.
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Customer Spotlight Q&A: Dr. Mandy Gattis Enhances Her Passion for First Responder Mental Health Through the Mental Health Resilience Officer Course
Nov 22, 2024, 11:56 by User Not FoundDr. Mandy Gattis, Project Coordinator at South Carolina EMS Association, talks about her experience taking the NAEMT Mental Health Resilience Officer course and how it's shaped her expertise and experience in her job.Full story
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Customer Spotlight: St. George Fire Protection District Prepares the Next Generation of EMTs with the PSG EMT Training Solution
Apr 19, 2023, 10:27 by User Not FoundJustin Arnone, Chief of Medical Services at St. George Fire Protection District, talks about his organization's success using the PSG EMT 12E training solution and Navigate to train and prepare the next generation of EMTs.Full story
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Recognizing the Symptoms of Hypothermia: What You Need to Know
Nov 3, 2023, 10:58 by User Not FoundHypothermia happens when heat loss occurs faster than heat production and the body’s core temperature falls below 95°F (35°C). One incorrect assumption associated with hypothermia is that it only relates to cold outdoor exposure. Hypothermia can happen any time of year and can even happen indoors on a sunny summer day.Full story
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How to Enhance Your Classroom with the Competency Tracker 2022
Aug 17, 2022, 10:00 by User Not FoundAre you providing your students with the latest materials for success? Take a look at some of the most important features in Fisdap's all-new Competency Tracker.Full story
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Medical Director Discusses the Importance of Evidence-Based Content for EMS Recertification
Oct 23, 2023, 14:32 by User Not FoundEvidence-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