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We can’t afford to keep pretending that the only burden firefighters carry is the one from their calls
'Speaking about what happened that day helped me bring order to my mind and heart
Leaving the fire service didn’t mean leaving the brotherhood — the Africa Fire Mission trains firefighters
Most ‘leadership’ training focuses on subjective, results-oriented management rather than the objectively definable, human-focused leadership
Being a firefighter's wife is both challenging and rewarding
Three basic technologies are available for new and retrofit apparatus bay to remove diesel exhaust and other harmful airborne contaminants
Be sure you fully understand these influences before beginning your build
Follow these seven tips to give firefighters the best night’s sleep possible in a sleep-deprived world
Being deliberate with color and wall art choices can influence how firefighters feel on the job
Good decisions come from experience
The signs of drug addiction can be subtle, and often, the person struggling may not even realize there’s an issue
Leadership and resilience are complex concepts, but they're definable
The earlier we recognize the signs of growing anger, the sooner we can address them and respond in a healthy way
We have a history of collaborative, important and big things
In order to build resilience, leadership needs to consider the current mental-health standing of its responders
First responders who plan for their mental health in retirement generally experience a smoother transition
Believing we are not first responders adds yet another weight onto our already overloaded shoulders
Pick up a book with the word 'resilience' in the title, and you may find a varying amount of actual resilience discussed inside
Hey, fellow firefighters! Let’s chat about something that’s as crucial to our work as keeping our SCBA in top shape: how the U
Training your brain starts with knowing where you are
Pumping breast milk while on shift as a first responder may be challenging, but with the right strategies and support, it is entirely achievable
You can think of positive psychology as recruit school for the mind, where you learn the basic skills to practice your profession and avoid injury
One component differentiates leadership from management: whether the “leader” uses voluntary or involuntary interactions
It takes longer to recharge and heal when you resist taking time off to rest, recover, and reset