EMS professionals are often called upon to serve their communities in highly visible, high-stress roles. EMS professionals have a front seat to the consequences of the more socially and politically charged environment we operate in today.

Alongside the professional and clinical responsibilities of the job, EMS personnel, like all employees, also must navigate the boundaries of their rights to free expression. This is especially true in an era where personal opinions, frustrations and experiences are frequently shared on social media.

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Many EMS training and workplace orientation programs dedicate nearly all their time to teaching clinical skills. While clinical skills are important, they a

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