Public Safety Group

The Public Safety Group (PSG) is an American educational publisher and learning-solutions provider focused on emergency medical services (EMS), fire and rescue, and public safety training. It operates as a brand within Jones & Bartlett Learning and is part of Ascend Learning, a privately held education technology and assessment company. PSG describes itself as "the world's most innovative and trusted source for Emergency Medical Services, Fire & Rescue learning solutions," serving over 100,000 current and future responders each year across the globe. PSG's offerings combine trusted, evidence-based content developed with industry leaders and dynamic course management tools. Its product lines include textbooks, digital learning platforms, and assessment resources for initial training, continuing education, and recertification. The Navigate platform is a key digital delivery system that accompanies many PSG titles, providing online course management, interactive lectures, and personalized learning experiences. Flagship titles include Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, a widely used paramedic textbook, and various firefighter training resources. The organization serves a broad range of customers, including EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, schools and universities, and corporations. It partners with prestigious public safety organizations and thought leaders to develop high-quality learning resources. PSG also encompasses the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI), which provides CPR, first aid, and safety training programs to more than 150,000 individuals annually. As a subsidiary of Ascend Learning, PSG benefits from the resources and expertise of a larger educational technology group while maintaining a specialized focus on public safety. Its headquarters are in Burlington, Massachusetts, and it operates globally, though its primary market is the United States. The brand's mission is to be a lifelong learning partner for those who serve communities, from initial training through recertification and retirement.

The Public Safety Group (PSG) is an educational publisher and learning solutions provider that operates as a brand of Jones & Bartlett Learning, which in turn is part of Ascend Learning. While the exact founding date of PSG as a distinct brand is not clearly documented in public sources, its history is intertwined with Jones & Bartlett Learning, a publisher long known for emergency medical services (EMS) and fire science materials. Jones & Bartlett Learning, based in Burlington, Massachusetts, has been a prominent publisher in the fields of public safety, health, and life sciences. Over time, it consolidated its EMS, fire, and public safety offerings under the Public Safety Group brand to better serve first responders and educators. This branding allows PSG to focus specifically on the needs of the emergency services community, from initial training through continuing education and recertification. A key part of PSG's portfolio is the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI), which provides CPR, first aid, and safety training programs. ECSI serves over 150,000 individuals annually through a network of education centers and instructors. ECSI's inclusion under PSG reflects the group's commitment to lifelong learning and safety training beyond traditional textbook publishing. PSG's digital learning platform, Navigate, has been central to its modern offerings. Navigate provides online course management, interactive lectures, and assessment tools that complement PSG's textbooks. This blend of print and digital resources supports various teaching models, including the flipped classroom, as noted by customers. In recent years, PSG has continued to emphasize partnerships with leading public safety organizations and thought leaders to develop evidence-based content. The group serves thousands of EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, schools, and corporations globally. Its parent company, Ascend Learning, is a privately held education technology company that provides assessment, learning, and analytics solutions across multiple industries, including healthcare and public safety. As of the latest available information, PSG remains an active brand under Jones & Bartlett Learning and Ascend Learning, headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, and serving a global market with a primary focus on the United States.

Trusted, evidence-based content and innovative course management tools for EMS, fire, and public safety education, serving as a lifelong learning partner.

• Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets

  A leading paramedic textbook used in EMS education programs.

• Navigate

  Online course management platform that accompanies PSG textbooks, offering interactive lectures and personalized learning.

• ECSI CPR and First Aid Training

  CPR, first aid, and safety training programs delivered through a network of education centers and instructors.

1. 1Public Safety Group - A Jones & Bartlett Learning Brandpsglearning.com
2. 2Public Safety Group Company Overviewpsglearning.com
3. 3ECSI | CPR, First Aid, & Safety Trainingecsinstitute.org
4. 4Public Safety Group - Wikidatawikidata.org