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2011 World Police & Fire Games

The biennial World Police and Fire Games were held in New York City for the 10 year memorial tribute to the victims and first responders who perished during the 9/11 terror attacks. My games are over and fortunately I did not have to travel far to experie... Read >

Depression and corrections officers: 5 signs and symptoms

First, I would like to apologize to my regular readers for my absence. Over the last few months, my life has changed drastically and taking care of my family became job number one again. What I learned through this time is what I want to share with all of... Read >

How EMS is impacted by the space progam

This past weekend, the space shuttle Atlantis returned to earth, marking the end of a decades-long historic program. In one sense, it inspired awe and the belief that anything is possible. For someone who grew with Johnny and Roy but also with Captain ... Read >

5 ways EMS can improve

Being asked to gaze into a crystal ball is both an honor and a headache. Given the complexity and fractured nature of our profession, I'm hard pressed to understand how we might move forward. However, providing commentary on this past year's stories has p... Read >

Social Media - Don't get fired for using Facebook

We've seen several cases in recent months where firefighters and EMS providers have gotten in hot water and even lost their jobs for posting what their employer believed were inappropriate images, videos, or comments. How can you make sure that your on... Read >

10 ways you know you're not a rookie anymore

It seems we all wake up one day and come to the realization that it’s been a significant amount of time since we began our cop career. Days go by and we lose track of time... then, one day we wake up and our children are graduating from high school and it... Read >