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The Performance Mindset for firefighters is built on six anchors, each contributing to a comprehensive approach to well-being and professional excellence
Broga class was fun, relaxing and we all felt a lot better
For those who grew up feeling unsafe or unsupported, choosing a career where they’re in control can be an attempt to reclaim power and find purpose
When using wearables, it’s easy to get wrapped up in daily numbers, but trends over time are far more valuable than any single day’s data
Regardless of the approach a fire department takes to address suicide, the little research we have is screaming at us to intervene now
Sometimes, though, life throws us curveballs we never saw coming
In a one-on-one setting, therapists streamline treatment to your distinctive goals, the challenges you’re facing, and the traumatic situations
It's important to unpack and assess the life experiences packed into our mental backpacks
A life coach will hold you accountable for the things you set out to do, ask you what step you want to take next, help you navigate both successes and failures, without judgment
Each week, we discuss a variety of different health and wellness topics (last week’s topic was grip strength), some of which may be more applicable to you than others
Human physical evolution was optimized to perform an array of survival tasks, including gripping and carrying things
By Ryan Provencher, Firefighter Peak Performance The "Standing Halo" exercise utilizes the Rotation Movement Pattern to develop explosive power for firefighting tasks such as vehicle extrication and f
In the firefighting industry, the development of turnout gear, uniforms, and essentials specifically tailored for women has been a significant advancement
We live in a messy world
What happens when the “what if” or worst-case scenario becomes the only scenario? First responders live in both scenarios each time they go to work and often when they return home
No means No
Discover the transformative power of fitness in building resilience and improving overall wellness for firefighters and first responders
Firefighting presents numerous challenges that can hinder achieving fitness and performance goals
In a time where increased discussions are being had regarding mental health, trauma, PTSD, and the toll of the job, why does it feel like nothing is changing?
Sometimes you need food fast, but prepping and cooking take time
What does the word "vulnerability" mean to you as a First Responder? What's the first thing that comes to mind? After over 30 years in the fire service, I can tell you what I used to think it meant
Meditation is one of the oldest and most underappreciated ways of relaxing your mind
Retired Fire Lieutenant David Dachinger joins forces with seasoned psychotherapists Dr
I often wonder why the fire service isn’t better off than it is, and as any good firefighter does, I begin to formulate plans that will fix all of these problems