Solving the Training Engagement Challenge with Axene CE and First Due  

EMS continuing education is meant to support readiness and performance, but too often it becomes a box to check. When training feels repetitive, unrealistic, or disconnected from real calls, responders disengage—rushing through content without retaining it or applying it in the field. For agencies, this results in inconsistent participation, limited confidence in training effectiveness, and ongoing administrative burden as accredited content, records, and reporting are managed across multiple systems.

Moving beyond check-the-box CE requires training that responders recognize as relevant and worth their time. In this webinar, Axene Continuing Education and First Due will show how scenario-based, CAPCE-accredited EMS education can be delivered in a way that holds attention, reinforces real-world decision-making, and fits naturally into existing workflows.

Attendees will see how Axene Continuing Education is delivered directly within the First Due LMS, enabling agencies to manage accredited CE end-to-end in one centralized system, reducing friction for administrators while improving the training experience for responders.

When engaging content and training management come together, agencies see higher completion rates, stronger retention, and greater confidence that continuing education is improving performance, not just meeting requirements. Responders receive training that reflects the calls they run, and leaders gain clear visibility into progress, compliance, and readiness.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Understand why traditional check-the-box EMS continuing education struggles to engage responders or influence field performance.

✅ Learn how Axene’s scenario-based, CAPCE-accredited courses differ from typical EMS education platforms in realism, structure, and learner focus.

✅ See how engaging, decision-driven content can improve completion, retention, and on-scene application.

✅ Simplify training management by delivering accredited CE directly within the First Due LMS.

✅ Connect responder engagement, compliance tracking, and operational readiness through a unified training approach.

Featuring

Amanda Champion

Vice President, Business Strategy - Training RMS & LMS
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At First Due, Amanda Champion serves as Vice President of Business Strategy for Training RMS and LMS, where she helps fire and rescue agencies modernize training operations, improve compliance, and connect training data to operational readiness. She brings nearly 15 years of experience in online training and training management, having worked with thousands of departments to strengthen training compliance programs and prepare for ISO audits. A trusted advisor in public safety technology, Amanda focuses on aligning strategy, data, and training systems to help agencies better protect their responders and the communities they serve.

Erik Axene, M.D

Founder and CEO of Axene Continuing Education
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Dr. Erik Axene’s journey from the classroom to the emergency room is a testament to his diverse background and unique perspective. After a successful decade in education, he transitioned to become an ER physician, drawing on his experiences as a volunteer firefighter to understand the specific needs of first responders. This understanding motivated him to work as an EMS Medical Director, where he observed the lack of quality online continuing education, leading him to found a company aimed at meeting that need. Dr. Axene holds an MD and a Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis on learning styles, a unique combination that underscores his commitment to teaching and medicine. He enjoys simplifying difficult concepts and teaching in a way that makes the process enjoyable and memorable.

Sergio Nardi

Solutions Consultant
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Sergio Nardi's career trajectory is a testament to his adaptability and commitment to public service. Starting in the United States Air Force, he transitioned into a critical role as a firefighter and paramedic, showcasing leadership in both Virginia and Minnesota. Currently, as a Senior Solutions Consultant at First Due, Sergio collaborates with numerous agencies across the United States. He aids in developing advanced software environments, enhancing the technological capabilities of emergency services. His unique blend of frontline experience and tech-savvy approach significantly contributes to innovating emergency response through technology.

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