/lexipol-topic Lexipol en-US Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:46:11 GMT /ems-trend-report/the-public-safety-hiring-crisis-we-the-leaders-may-be-the-problem Discover effective leadership strategies to combat staffing shortages in public safety, focusing on culture, retention, and authentic recruitment practices. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:46:11 GMT /ems-trend-report/the-public-safety-hiring-crisis-we-the-leaders-may-be-the-problem /ems-trend-report/5-essential-public-safety-leadership-skills Uncover the essential competencies that empower public safety leaders to drive positive outcomes and foster resilient teams. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:08:08 GMT /ems-trend-report/5-essential-public-safety-leadership-skills /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety Explore proven public safety recruitment tips, from branding and outreach to retention techniques that build long-term staffing success. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:18:49 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety /ems-trend-report/the-public-safety-hiring-crisis-we-the-leaders-may-be-the-problem Discover effective leadership strategies to combat staffing shortages in public safety, focusing on culture, retention, and authentic recruitment practices. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:46:11 GMT /ems-trend-report/the-public-safety-hiring-crisis-we-the-leaders-may-be-the-problem /ems-trend-report/5-essential-public-safety-leadership-skills Uncover the essential competencies that empower public safety leaders to drive positive outcomes and foster resilient teams. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:08:08 GMT /ems-trend-report/5-essential-public-safety-leadership-skills /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety Explore proven public safety recruitment tips, from branding and outreach to retention techniques that build long-term staffing success. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:18:49 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety /off-duty/5-hobbies-for-a-well-rounded-life When work defines your entire existence, it’s easy to neglect physical and mental health and lose the opportunity to grow as a person Tue, 13 May 2025 15:04:41 GMT /off-duty/5-hobbies-for-a-well-rounded-life /mental-health/tactical-breathing-for-first-responders In times of stress, your sympathetic nervous system is on high alert; box breathing can help Wed, 07 May 2025 13:34:02 GMT /mental-health/tactical-breathing-for-first-responders /careers/videos/creating-a-legacy-in-public-safety-ckHYkhdyoc14GPmT/ In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:28:00 GMT /careers/videos/creating-a-legacy-in-public-safety-ckHYkhdyoc14GPmT/ /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure When it comes to grant funding, a well-developed plan can be key to securing the funds your organization needs Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:41:09 GMT /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure /fitness-and-health/wellness-in-public-safety-leading-by-example When leaders prioritize their own well-being, they set the stage for a healthier, more resilient workforce Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:32:19 GMT /fitness-and-health/wellness-in-public-safety-leading-by-example /health-wellness/therapy-because-trying-to-outrun-your-problems-doesnt-count-as-cardio There’s a fine line between coping and avoiding; which one are you engaged in? Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:46:37 GMT /health-wellness/therapy-because-trying-to-outrun-your-problems-doesnt-count-as-cardio /vehicle-crashes/traffic-accident-scene-management You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:29:28 GMT /vehicle-crashes/traffic-accident-scene-management /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/understanding-cardiovascular-risks-to-first-responders-3EPzRiTUcRVfBmSo/ Because we know how high the risk is for first responders, we must be diligent in detecting and preventing cardiac disease Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:32:00 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/understanding-cardiovascular-risks-to-first-responders-3EPzRiTUcRVfBmSo/ /leadership/articles/ems-leadership-are-you-winning-the-super-bowl-within-izZNoZnrmxlOAvAM/ Balance your emotional reactions with rational decisions to win the internal big game Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:34:00 GMT /leadership/articles/ems-leadership-are-you-winning-the-super-bowl-within-izZNoZnrmxlOAvAM/ /health-wellness/achieve-your-goals-overcoming-failure Falling short of a big goal can still lead to life-changing success Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT /health-wellness/achieve-your-goals-overcoming-failure /disaster-management/videos/public-events-planning-for-the-worst-case-scenario-BdpjHbjQQjDiopJF/ "We can’t plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way" Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:57:00 GMT /disaster-management/videos/public-events-planning-for-the-worst-case-scenario-BdpjHbjQQjDiopJF/ /communications-dispatch/videos/active-listening-in-public-safety-a-critical-skill-0vyPrea9cIirNRhW/ In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham explains how making a point to actively listen can assist first responders while on scene Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:22:24 GMT /communications-dispatch/videos/active-listening-in-public-safety-a-critical-skill-0vyPrea9cIirNRhW/ /mental-health/flexibility-and-positive-attitude Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:35:58 GMT /mental-health/flexibility-and-positive-attitude /health-wellness/articles/gratitude-a-force-multiplier-for-first-responders-8x2waMzxvBTNxkiq/ One simple way to improve your quality of life now is to take stock of all the blessings you’ve been bestowed, despite everything else Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:07:23 GMT /health-wellness/articles/gratitude-a-force-multiplier-for-first-responders-8x2waMzxvBTNxkiq/ /health-wellness/the-shift-that-never-ended-fbi-documentary-explores-resilience-and-support-for-first-responders Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:20:17 GMT /health-wellness/the-shift-that-never-ended-fbi-documentary-explores-resilience-and-support-for-first-responders /recruitment-and-retention/articles/public-safety-recruitment-a-job-for-everyone-xf8jauLYqCxeQ6Qm/ Making recruitment and retention a part of every public safety job description combats attrition and provides ample applicants that reflect your community Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:57:22 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/public-safety-recruitment-a-job-for-everyone-xf8jauLYqCxeQ6Qm/ /recruitment-and-retention/everyone-is-a-recruiter-in-public-safety Remember, the future of your organization depends on finding and keeping good people Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:04:13 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/everyone-is-a-recruiter-in-public-safety /safety/why-public-safety-needs-a-better-learning-management-system Just because a tragedy is new to you does not mean it is new to our profession. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:16:52 GMT /safety/why-public-safety-needs-a-better-learning-management-system /paramedic-survival/the-warning-light-preparing-your-department-for-the-next-crisis As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:15:25 GMT /paramedic-survival/the-warning-light-preparing-your-department-for-the-next-crisis /retirement/financial-planning-for-retirement-in-public-safety Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it's on you to financially plan for retirement Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:44:55 GMT /retirement/financial-planning-for-retirement-in-public-safety /mental-health/when-is-the-right-time-for-therapy-for-first-responders Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:17:07 GMT /mental-health/when-is-the-right-time-for-therapy-for-first-responders /health-wellness/safeguarding-our-heroes-a-holistic-approach-to-first-responder-safety-and-wellness Prioritize first responder safety and wellness with grants to support initiatives for mental health, resilience and physical fitness Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:17:43 GMT /health-wellness/safeguarding-our-heroes-a-holistic-approach-to-first-responder-safety-and-wellness /ems-management/tackling-the-egodemic-in-public-safety Let's aspire to build a future where ego takes a backseat to compassion and accountability Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:24:01 GMT /ems-management/tackling-the-egodemic-in-public-safety /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure When it comes to grant funding, a well-developed plan can be key to securing the funds your organization needs Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:41:09 GMT /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure /safety/why-public-safety-needs-a-better-learning-management-system Just because a tragedy is new to you does not mean it is new to our profession. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:16:52 GMT /safety/why-public-safety-needs-a-better-learning-management-system /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/holiday-survival-a-first-responders-primer-jcPFUrjUhI6fiOQs/ The holidays can be magical, but they can also be stressful; as a first responder, you owe it to yourself to make it work for you Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:47:07 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/holiday-survival-a-first-responders-primer-jcPFUrjUhI6fiOQs/ /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/quiet-presence-strengthening-first-responder-empathy-6ovP97bJjbuTVBMu/ Responders are taught about "command presence," but what about the "quiet presence" that comes with empathy? Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:58:24 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/quiet-presence-strengthening-first-responder-empathy-6ovP97bJjbuTVBMu/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/public-safety-recruitment-a-job-for-everyone-xf8jauLYqCxeQ6Qm/ Making recruitment and retention a part of every public safety job description combats attrition and provides ample applicants that reflect your community Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:57:22 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/public-safety-recruitment-a-job-for-everyone-xf8jauLYqCxeQ6Qm/