Stress management strategies for emergency responders. Get firsthand advice on how to counteract job and relationship stress. Fire fighters, emergency medical services (EMS) providers, and law enforcement officers deal with people in crisis every day. The high stress levels inherent in these jobs can take a toll both physically and psychologically. Straight Talk About Stress: A Guide for Emergency Responders provides practical guidelines for leading a happier, healthier, and more successful life on the job and at home. A fire fighter, EMT, and critical care nurse, the author brings an insider's perspective to discussions of topics such as shift work and sleep, stress on the job, critical incident stress, stress at home, and how to develop a personal stress management program. Throughout the book, photos, line drawings, and Quick Tips enhance your understanding of key concepts. In addition, a groundbreaking chapter on career development will benefit both novices as well as expert level responders.
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978-0-87765-481-0 (9780877654810)
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Mike McEvoy, PhD, REMT-P, RN, CCRN is the EMS Coordinator for Saratoga County (NY) and the EMS Director on the Board of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs. Formerly a forensic psychologist, he is a clinical specialist in Cardiac Surgery and teaches Critical Care Medicine at Albany Medical College where he also co-chairs the Resuscitation Committee and serves on the Formulary Committee. Mr. McEvoy is a paramedic for Clifton Park-Halfmoon Ambulance, chief medical officer for West Crescent Fire Department, and past chair and current member of the New York State EMS Council. He is the Fire-EMS technical editor for Fire Engineering magazine and has authored numerous publications. Mr. McEvoy is a popular speaker at fire, EMS, and medical conferences throughout North America.
