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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

Marriage can be difficult, primarily when one or both partners work high-stress jobs with long shifts

Firefighters, often revered as heroes, bravely confront the flames that threaten lives and property

The truth is, it could be easy to overlook examining your simple policies and everyday tasks in the wake of more glaring and glooming risks

For Denny Kimball, his first love was always art

I turned 50 last year and recently hit the 30-year mark in my fire service journey

Firefighters all have unique journeys with many stories to tell from the profession

Physical fitness facilities are a no-brainer for the fire services

In an exclusive interview, Cres Guard sat down with Robert (Bob) Mitchell, an architect with Wendel Companies

As far as I can tell, Father Time is undefeated, but it doesn't need to be a blowout

Have you heard anyone call firefighters athletes? I have! I have used the term "Industrial Athletes" to describe the men and women in the fire service

If you have been a firefighter for more than a minute you know you face an increased risk of a cancer diagnosis due to the exposure to carcinogens you will receive during your fire service career

As first responders, we often talk about depression, anxiety, and PTSD, conditions fairly common within our profession

As a species, our brains have kept us safe from predators, rival tribes, dangerous situations, and the environment for generations through our sympathetic nervous system and the fight, flight or freez

There are many good things about working in Fire