**8.3 Education**

How can EMS personnel know the seriousness of fatigue and how to prevent those poor personal and patient outcomes if the topic is never formally addressed? Routine education covering topics such as sleep disorders, successful sleep habits, health maintenance, and circadian rhythm awareness could be beneficial [37]. Additionally, clinicians should be educated on the mitigation techniques employed by an agency and available resources that may be utilized. Continuing education on the topic also opens the door for further dialogue, enhancing the quality and quantity of the feedback necessary to develop risk reduction strategies in the first place.
