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Here’s How to Find the Time for Your EMS Recertification
Most states require EMS professionals to renew their recertification every two years. Use these tips to make a plan and get recertified. -
How to Succeed as a First-Time EMS Instructor
Instructing EMS students for the first time can be incredibly rewarding, but it comes with challenges. By taking a few easy steps, first-timers can get materials they need, build confidence and be ready to teach the EMTs and paramedics of tomorrow. -
Author’s Opinion: Leadership Must Embrace Major Changes in the Fire Service for the Good of Its Future
Randy R. Bruegman, a 40-year veteran of the fire service, says leadership needs to be open to major changes including re-thinking shift work to broadening testing to become more inclusive. -
Get Quick Access to Navigate Support Videos and Documents
Need help accessing Navigate or using any particular tools and resources? Use this page to quickly find links to dozens of training videos and documents – organized by student topics, instructor topics, and login-related topics. -
The Mental Health Toll Associated with Christmas Tree Fires: How to Train Your Staff, Students and the Community
Each year, firefighters in the United States respond to approximately 200 Christmas tree fires—with an estimated one in 52 of these fires resulting in death. These calls take can take a particularly excruciating toll. -
How to Support EMTs and Paramedics During the Stressful Holiday Season
The holiday season can be hard on emergency personnel, but across the country, more departments are taking measures to provide first responders with mental health resources. -
Teaching Firefighters to Prepare for Increased Fire Calls During the Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us, fire departments across the country are preparing for an uptick in house fires. With proper community education, effective messaging, and good training resources, your department can be ready for the call. -
Author’s Opinion: Emergency Vehicle Operator Safety Training Needs Standardization
Nobody should ever be in a position where they’re driving a vehicle and they haven’t had training. Learn how EMTs and authors Rob Raheb and Bob Elling are anticipating the future of emergency vehicle operator training. -
The Importance of Peer Support When Training First Responders
Each year we acknowledge the critical and often dangerous work of first responders. This is why it's so important that first responders work with their peers when training. -
This Is Why You Should Make ‘Community Risk Reduction’ A Key Part of Your Fire Service Curriculum
Prevention should be a key part of any fire curriculum. Read on to learn how the concepts in CRR make teaching prevention easy.
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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