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Alcohol Use and Trauma in First Responders 

First Responder Wellness

By Stephen Odom, PhD, Founder and Chief Clinical Officer, FR Health Family of Companies As we recognize Alcohol Awareness Month this April, its an important time to shine a light on the complex relationship between alcohol use and trauma in first responders. Empathy and understanding are crucial when discussing this topic.

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The NVFC First Responder Helpline is Here for You

NVFC

Juggling commitments at home with responsibilities at work and at the fire department can be stressful, as can responding to a neighbor’s worst day during what is supposed to be a festive, family-oriented time of year. Learn more about the NVFC First Responder Helpline at www.nvfc.org/helpline. Find out more at www.nvfc.org.

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Mental Health Resources for First Responders

NVFC

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and first responders may experience post-traumatic stress due to the traumatic events they are exposed to on the job. Video: Emergency Responder Behavioral Health – Understand the Risks and Know the Signs – This video highlights warning signs to watch for.

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Trauma Stewardship: Caring for the Caregivers in EMS

The EMS Educator

How do EMS clincians process the trauma they witness dailyand how can they be better supported? In this episode of The EMS Educator podcast, hosts Rob Lawrence, Hilary Gates and Maia Dorsett explore the critical topic of trauma stewardship with guest Ronit Reguer, the first behavioral health coordinator for DC Fire and EMS.

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SGEM#426: All the Small Things – Small Bag Ventilation Masks in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: January 11, 2024 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Chris Root is an EMS fellow in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health […] The post SGEM#426: All the Small Things – Small Bag Ventilation Masks in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Resuscitation 2023.

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The First Responder's Guide to Emergency Medical Suction

SSCOR

Protecting the airway is key to protecting the patient, regardless of the reason for an EMS call. Almost all of the most common EMS emergencies involve risk to the airway. Consider the following common emergencies, and how the airway may be involved:

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I’m a Volunteer EMS First Responder. Here’s How It’s Made Me a Better Leader

JEMS

While I have spent decades in the corporate world, some of my most valuable leadership lessons have come from my experience as a volunteer EMS first responder.