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Breaking Barriers: Rethinking Firefighter-Paramedic Recruitment in the Modern Fire Service

Fire departments across the nation are grappling with recruitment challenges, and one of those may be the prohibitively expensive path to becoming a firefighter-paramedic.
8 min read
Jim Burneka

APS Radio: The LOS Experience

Host Jim Burneka talks with Stephanie White about “The LOS Experience” at Lucas Oil Stadium during FDIC International.
1 min read
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Four Steps to Forging a Fire Service Team

It doesn’t matter what level of leadership you are at in the fire service—your job is to forge a team.
13 min read
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Igniting Wellness: Yoga’s Crucial Role in First Responder Recovery

FireFlex Yoga has worked with thousands of first responders since 2014, and the data has shown the transformative potential of yoga in recovery.
3 min read
Igniting the Shift Within

Promotional Prep 101: Fueling Your Future

David Dachinger speaks with guest Al Pratts, a promotional prep consultant who shares valuable insights on preparing for the challenges ahead.

MN Paramedic Honored for Establishing Mental Health Peer Support Network

The Minnesota Ambulance Association honored Stacy Jensen, a paramedic with M Health Fairview, for her work in helping emergency responders get the mental health support…