The Unfortunate Side of EMS Response

With all the focus on the NFL and emergency response, we once again are forced to experience the highs and lows of the profession.
Figure 1. Five dimensions of stress management training for first responders

Stress Management as Key Factor for Enhanced First Responder Training: Virtual Reality at the Service of Life Savers

New advancements in the area of virtual reality (VR) allow for a more adequate training of first responders.
The photo shows the outside of the U.S. Capitol.

House Passes Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act

The Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act will develop peer mental health training programs and resources to educate mental health professionals about the needs of…