Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has increasingly become a hot topic in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) world. As a PTSD sufferer, Anthony believes that the culture in medicine needs to change. “Get over it.” doesn’t work and never did. Anthony Guerne began his career in medicine in 1990 as an emergency medical technician. In 1994 he became a paramedic and began working in the City of New York. After almost 20 years as a clinician he took a full-time educational role as the simulation specialist at the NYIT-College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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on 23 Oct 2018 2:55 AM
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Firefighter Tim Casey talks about his experiences with alcohol.

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on 02 Oct 2018 4:18 AM
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The practice of mindfulness has been shown to significantly decrease stress and improve both mental health and physical health. 

Can you go from feeling stressed to calm in under 30 seconds? Phil Boissiere shares his simple technique to bring mindfulness to your busy life, any time, anywhere.

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on 26 Sep 2018 1:58 AM
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Courtesy of KOLN-TV
Lincoln, NE 68503

LINCOLN, Neb. - In 2017, more first responders died by suicide than in the line of duty. That's according to a study done by the Ruderman Family Foundation.
Here in Lincoln, Fire and Rescue says it's actively working to end the stigma surrounding mental health.

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on 16 Sep 2018 6:12 PM
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Published on Jul 31, 2018 NBC: New York 7,000 firefighters from across North America overwhelmingly report in a survey they've had stressful or traumatic experiences on the job, according to a survey conducted by the International Association of Firefighters, NBC New York and NBC Bay Area. David Ushery reports
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on 10 Sep 2018 8:45 PM
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Fire School and Flashbacks

May 1, 2018

Cinnamon S. Reiheld

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on 09 Sep 2018 3:22 PM
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