/first-responder-heart-health First Responder Heart Health en-US Mon, 06 May 2024 15:54:06 GMT /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment Your actions speak volumes, and by embodying good gym etiquette, you inspire others to follow suit Mon, 06 May 2024 15:54:06 GMT /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/being-a-first-responder-is-hazardous-to-your-health-but-not-in-the-ways-you-might-think This unique cardiac and metabolic screening program, specifically designed for the heart health of first responders, is now available to individuals Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:17:48 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/being-a-first-responder-is-hazardous-to-your-health-but-not-in-the-ways-you-might-think /wellness-week/4-ways-to-promote-a-physical-fitness-culture-at-your-agency It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:22:56 GMT /wellness-week/4-ways-to-promote-a-physical-fitness-culture-at-your-agency /wellness-week/articles/23-wellness-tips-for-ems-providers-in-2023-IwaGbQ34HV0dQeBU/ It can be challenging to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here's our top 24 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:05:09 GMT /wellness-week/articles/23-wellness-tips-for-ems-providers-in-2023-IwaGbQ34HV0dQeBU/ /wellness-week/my-journey-back-to-health-following-a-painful-a-ha-moment Detailing the fitness and nutrition plan used to shed 95 pounds Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:34:11 GMT /wellness-week/my-journey-back-to-health-following-a-painful-a-ha-moment /wellness-week/my-top-5-exercises-for-every-firefighter-paramedic-and-emt From deadlifts to foam-rolling, these exercises will help you achieve peak performance Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:20:59 GMT /wellness-week/my-top-5-exercises-for-every-firefighter-paramedic-and-emt /wellness-week/book-excerpt-the-firefighter-family-academy-a-guide-to-educate-and-prepare-spouses-for-the-career-ahead Exploring the distinct stressors first responders face during medical calls Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:33:24 GMT /wellness-week/book-excerpt-the-firefighter-family-academy-a-guide-to-educate-and-prepare-spouses-for-the-career-ahead /wellness-week/life-lessons-in-change-from-a-medics-health-journey Through a steadfast commitment to daily steps and leaning on your support system, change is achievable Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:35:28 GMT /wellness-week/life-lessons-in-change-from-a-medics-health-journey /wellness-week/lets-eat-9-cookbooks-by-first-responders-to-spice-up-your-shift-meals Find your inner-chef with these recipes written, compiled and taste-tested by fellow first responders Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:11:01 GMT /wellness-week/lets-eat-9-cookbooks-by-first-responders-to-spice-up-your-shift-meals /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ What public safety can learn from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:29:29 GMT /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ /wellness-week/10-wearable-fitness-tech-gadgets-for-budget-savvy-medics Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:11:21 GMT /wellness-week/10-wearable-fitness-tech-gadgets-for-budget-savvy-medics /wellness-week/a-letter-to-the-american-public-what-first-responders-really-need-beyond-thanks When it comes to food donations, having healthy options available can make a big difference in first responders’ choices Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:48:35 GMT /wellness-week/a-letter-to-the-american-public-what-first-responders-really-need-beyond-thanks /wellness-week/8-ways-to-support-your-own-mental-health These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:32 GMT /wellness-week/8-ways-to-support-your-own-mental-health /wellness-week/get-moving-8-fitness-must-haves-for-the-fast-paced-world-of-public-safety Short on time and space? Check out these products to help get a workout in no matter where you are in your day Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:27:04 GMT /wellness-week/get-moving-8-fitness-must-haves-for-the-fast-paced-world-of-public-safety /wellness-week/peer-support-teams-how-to-build-trust-and-maximize-effectiveness It comes down to selecting the right members and training them in two key areas Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:53:32 GMT /wellness-week/peer-support-teams-how-to-build-trust-and-maximize-effectiveness /health-wellness/home-as-a-sanctuary-the-importance-of-home-to-a-first-responder If your home is not a place where you feel comfortable, consider reevaluating where you are putting all your time and energy Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:46:29 GMT /health-wellness/home-as-a-sanctuary-the-importance-of-home-to-a-first-responder /wellness-week/focus-on-the-family-7-solutions-to-deepen-your-connections-at-home As a first responder, the unpredictable nature of your work shouldn't extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:45:16 GMT /wellness-week/focus-on-the-family-7-solutions-to-deepen-your-connections-at-home /wellness-week/customizing-care-how-tailored-resilience-programs-can-transform-providers-wellbeing Corrine Flammer, N.J.’s first mental health resilience officer, details how EMS leaders can create custom resiliency plans that address the needs of individual providers Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:20:56 GMT /wellness-week/customizing-care-how-tailored-resilience-programs-can-transform-providers-wellbeing /fitness/fitness-motivation-vs-discipline-finding-both-as-a-first-responder By combining both motivation and discipline, you’ll be able to sustain your fitness habits in the long run Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:09:34 GMT /fitness/fitness-motivation-vs-discipline-finding-both-as-a-first-responder /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for medics to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:42:44 GMT /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders First responder nutrition experts share how healthy snacking, making over your food environment and mindset fuel your body for both wellness and performance. Part of First Responder Wellness Week. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:22:47 GMT /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-1-health-wellness-and-resilience-8IAoNFL6IgIczI7U/ While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you treat, you must also prioritize your own physical and mental health Sun, 19 May 2024 15:16:36 GMT /ems-week/articles/celebrating-ems-week-2023-day-1-health-wellness-and-resilience-8IAoNFL6IgIczI7U/ /off-duty/top-notch-weight-benches-for-safe-and-effective-workouts When it comes to exercise, supportive equipment is non-negotiable Thu, 16 May 2024 17:46:13 GMT /off-duty/top-notch-weight-benches-for-safe-and-effective-workouts /ems-products/books/articles/3-cant-miss-books-published-for-public-safety-leaders-in-2021-rudlPrvLPXSHw36o/ Daily reading will make you a better provider, stronger leader and a more gracious colleague Thu, 16 May 2024 12:42:19 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/3-cant-miss-books-published-for-public-safety-leaders-in-2021-rudlPrvLPXSHw36o/ /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /ems-products/books/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-3-ems-safety Tuesday’s theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities Fri, 10 May 2024 21:35:59 GMT /ems-products/books/celebrating-ems-week-2024-day-3-ems-safety /off-duty/best-resistance-bands-for-peak-public-safety-performance Train smarter and stronger with these fitness tools Thu, 09 May 2024 21:10:30 GMT /off-duty/best-resistance-bands-for-peak-public-safety-performance /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:24:48 GMT /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for medics to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:42:44 GMT /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment Your actions speak volumes, and by embodying good gym etiquette, you inspire others to follow suit Mon, 06 May 2024 15:54:06 GMT /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/how-to-build-an-ice-bath-a-comprehensive-guide-to-convert-a-chest-freezer-into-a-cold-plunge-Fv4GOEtVj7czGpmO/ Take control of your recovery and wellbeing with this guide to creating your own plunge experience in the comfort of your home Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:08:04 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/how-to-build-an-ice-bath-a-comprehensive-guide-to-convert-a-chest-freezer-into-a-cold-plunge-Fv4GOEtVj7czGpmO/ /wellness-week/10-red-flag-phrases-for-first-responders-struggling-with-stress Be alert to these phrases and ready to be empathetic and non-judgmental Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:04:25 GMT /wellness-week/10-red-flag-phrases-for-first-responders-struggling-with-stress