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Controversies in Fire and EMS: Reading Past the Headlines
Lately it seems the people of been more attracted to headlines and controversies than real conversations. It’s understandable in a way. If someone wants to be the center of attention, one of the easiest ways is to say something controversial. Someone is sure to refute what you’ve said, and soon a crowd gathers. While I don’t expect to have much ...
Read More »The Top 10 Reasons Fire and EMS Educators WON’T “Go Digital”
Why are so many emergency responders still not on board with the digital revolution? Here are the top 10 reasons that we've heard from educators (along with our responses).
Read More »What Happens When Two Instructors Tell Students Different Things
This can be a sticky situation for students, fellow instructors and program coordinators alike. All instructors don't have to teach alike, but students have an expectation of, and some would say a right to, consistency.
Read More »Daring to Dislodge Dogma
Remember the old adage that you can't solve a new problem by using old ways of thinking. When the old dogma starts to stink, it may be time to take it outside.
Read More »Is There Value in Busywork in Emergency Services?
If You Have Time to Lean, You Have Time to Clean! Is there value in busywork in emergency services? I think your answer probably depends on whether you are Supervisor or Staff in your organization.
Read More »Education For The Next Generation of Responders: We CAN NOT Teach Like We Were Taught
Honor Your History, but Teach for the Future Welcome to the new year. If we’ve learned anything over the past year then we’re smarter than a year ago and way ahead of where we were ten years ago. Let’s start teaching like it. First We Taught Book Knowledge. Then We Taught Street Knowledge. We’re Beyond That Now.
Read More »RescueDigest Reads: USFA Emergency Vehicle Safety Initiative
US Fire Administration Emergency Vehicle Safety Initiative WHY YOU NEED TO READ IT: Are you tasked with leadership, supervision or education of firefighters, police or EMS providers that operate motor vehicles. All hands up? Great, then this document is for you! READ ON:
Read More »RescueDigest Resources: Modern Contents and Construction Demand Modern Fire Tactics
This collection of resources uses a straight forward approach to show how you can use new information to give more options, not less.
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