Safety Week for EMS: Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
Gary Ludwig
As part of the “2009 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week,” Chief Gary Ludwig discusses his top safety concerns and advice for EMS responders. In this interview he discusses the importance of preventative health care and screenings, maintaining an appropriately healthy lifestyle and setting an example for others.
Gary Ludwig is a nationally recognized fire and EMS expert whose works include regular columns for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, and whose previous publications include EMS Magazine. He currently serves as a deputy fire chief for the Memphis, Tennessee Fire Department. He retired as Chief Paramedic from the St. Louis Fire Department in 2001 after 25 years of employment with the city. Chief Ludwig also currently serves as Chairman for the EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, sponsor of Safety Week. Learn more about him at www.garyludwig.com.
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