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Good morning from San Diego! We are excited to be here at Collaborate Live this morning as Mike Taigman leads off the day with a key note on ‘Incorporating Data into Leadership’ Follow all of our social media channels this week for the latest via Hashtag #fwcollab24

Having a blast learning about quality improvement with Mike Taigman and Silvia Verdugo. "What does good look like?" "What are we trying to accomplish?" Act, Plan, Study, Do! #data #fwcollab24 #qi

A cool podcast - Emergency Mind Episode 107: Mike Taigman on Finding Your Center In this episode of The Emergency Mind Podcast, Dr. Dan Dworkis MD PhD sits down with EMS veteran and improvement science expert Mike Taigman With a 50-year career in emergency medical services, Mike shares experiences from his early days in youth mountain rescue to navigating high-pressure situations in Denver's EMS system. They discuss the evolution of mental health support and processing residue in EMS, the importance of finding one's center, and how to utilize stress management techniques effectively. This conversation is a deep dive into performing at your best under pressure and improving system-wide responses in emergency settings. If you want to join individuals and teams around the world who are working to perform under pressure, there are so many ways to get involved with the emergency mind project community, and we would love to have you. https://lnkd.in/gW46D3j6

Cyber security is always at the top of our mind, and we hope it is on yours too. We are delighted to collaborate with our friends at Police1 in the delivery of the Webinar: Securing the shield: Critical response tactics for PDs and Public Safety organizations undergoing a cyberattack Hosted and Emcee’d by Rob Lawrence our own Cyber Security Strategist, Bill Ott, PhD, MBA will engage in a virtual tabletop exercise to understand the readiness, response protocols and inter-departmental coordination required to mitigate the effects of a cyber breach. https://lnkd.in/ggrhyufw

In the latest EMS1 OneStop podcast, Mike Taigman joined Rob Lawrence to discuss mastering data and EMS performance metrics. Within the conversation, Mike discussed the white paper - Taking the Pulse of Your System: Performance Measurement for Improvement - the National EMS Quality Alliance (NEMSQA) and FirstWatch guide to understanding and improving your organizational vital signs ( available via: https://lnkd.in/guYFZpWS ) https://lnkd.in/gj5HmFnf

Thank you very much CALIFORNIA AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION for a great conference in Anaheim this week. We were able to connect with many of our great friends and customers in the vendor space. Next up - our own Collaborate Live - Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, 2024 at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa San Diego, California (Visit: https://lnkd.in/gzuyzAYh )

Wednesday Webinar: Election Safety: Risk Assessment and Preparation Webinar: September 18 | 9:00 am PT Register via: https://lnkd.in/geU9UU2b The upcoming presidential election will be a wild adventure for our country. In addition to deciding our vote, those of us in emergency services need to prepare for all kinds of election-related disruption. During this webinar, Bill Ott, the Cybersecurity Strategist for FirstWatch, will address: Cybersecurity Threats Polling Place Safety Election-Related Violence Post-Election Unrest Foreign Interference Voter Intimidation and Harassment Our Business Analyst, Valerie Popovich, will also show you how geofencing and triggers can enhance your election safety. Produced in partnership with our colleagues at Prodigy EMS

Reasons to always remember and never forget: As we honor the memory of those who perished on September 11, 2001, we are reminded of the courage and resilience that defined that tragic day. Their spirit remains a guiding light, illuminating our path as we navigate a world forever changed by their sacrifice. The nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11 in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and aboard United Flight 93 have become part of our collective consciousness, ensuring their legacy endures. Though they no longer walk among us, their bravery and selflessness continue to inspire us, serving as a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. As time passes, the urgency to keep the lessons of September 11 alive grows stronger. For the nearly 3,000 victims, we owe it to their memory to ensure their stories are not forgotten. Their lives, cut short by an act of terror, deserve to be remembered with dignity and respect. For the countless first responders who risked, and in many cases, sacrificed their lives to save others, we must continue to tell their stories of bravery and selflessness. (Words from Rob Lawrence's 2024 EMS1 9/11Editorial )

Upcoming Webinar: Election Safety: Risk Assessment and Preparation Webinar: September 18 | 9:00 am PT Register via: https://lnkd.in/geU9UU2b The upcoming presidential election will be a wild adventure for our country. In addition to deciding our vote, those of us in emergency services need to prepare for all kinds of election-related disruption. During this webinar, Bill Ott, the Cybersecurity Strategist for FirstWatch, will address: Cybersecurity Threats Polling Place Safety Election-Related Violence Post-Election Unrest Foreign Interference Voter Intimidation and Harassment Our Business Analyst, Val Popovich will also show you how geofencing and triggers can enhance your election safety. Produced in partnership with our colleagues at Prodigy EMS

🎉 Happy Labor Day from All of Us at FirstWatch! Today, we honor the hard work, dedication, and passion that drives our amazing team, our partners, and everyone on the front lines of public safety. Your commitment to making our communities safer and healthier is truly inspiring. On this Labor Day, we celebrate your tireless efforts and extend our deepest gratitude for all that you do. Thank you for your unwavering dedication—today and every day. #LaborDay #FirstWatchFamily #PublicSafetyHeroes #ThankYou