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3 days ago |
ems1.com | Rachel Engel
Have you ever had a supervisor who made you question their leadership skills? What are we asking; of course you have! We’ve all been there. Some managers have mastered the art of motivating their teams, while others seem to have taken a course specifically in how not to manage. EMS crews rely on good leadership; not just for day-to-day operations, but for fostering a supportive and effective environment. Bad supervisors can sap morale, hinder teamwork and make a tough job even harder.
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4 weeks ago |
ems1.com | Rachel Engel
Scenario: A 68-year-old man is found slumped over in a diner booth. He’s confused, slurring his words and can’t move his right arm. A bystander mentions he has diabetes. Is this a stroke? Or a diabetic emergency? Both hypoglycemia and stroke can cause sudden neurological symptoms like confusion, weakness or slurred speech. However, their underlying causes and treatments differ drastically. Misdiagnosing one as the other can delay critical intervention or even worsen outcomes.
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1 month ago |
firerescue1.com | Rachel Engel
In 2014, the Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department responded to 430 calls for lift assist services. By 2023, the number had risen to more than 1,000. Even with the large Baby Boomer generation moving into their twilight years, city officials did not believe the increase in lift assist requests was related to the aging population.
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1 month ago |
ems1.com | Rachel Engel
In 2014, the Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department responded to 430 calls for lift assist services. By 2023, the number had risen to more than 1,000. Even with the large Baby Boomer generation moving into their twilight years, city officials did not believe the increase in lift assist requests was related to the aging population.
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1 month ago |
corrections1.com | Rachel Engel
Editor’s Note: Are you interested in implementing a therapy dog program in your organization? Check out this Lexipol on-demand webinar, “Getting Started with First Responder Therapy Dogs,” to learn how these initiatives benefit personnel, the different program models available and how to build executive-level support. Watch the on-demand webinar now. First responders — firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, police officers and dispatchers — are often exposed to intense, emotionally draining situations.
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