Why so many firefighters don’t become paramedics?
Within fire-based EMS systems everywhere, the number of firefighter paramedics is dwindling. Fire departments are trying to fill the vacancies by recruiting new paramedics. Campaigns for recruitment that promise great…
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It’s water rescue season: Are you prepared?
What is water rescue season? Water rescue season begins in April and goes through September. Are you ready for the inevitable flood? Central Texas is seeing the effects of a…
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Flashover: Know when it’s time to get out
What is Flashover? A flashover is a sudden, usually explosive, and short-lived increase in temperature that occurs when something catches fire. It happens quickly in small spaces, often within only…
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11 ways firefighters can support their own mental health
What is mental health? Mental health is an individual’s overall level of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. A person’s mental health can be affected by the person’s surroundings, genetics, personality,…
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