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There’s an overload of information about nutrition and figuring out what’s true can be very challenging
Not so long ago, keeping your health in top shape was generally a matter of doing your day-to-day work
“In a fire, you can plan everything out to the minute, and a minute before that, everything changes,” says Dan Felix
It’s common to think that being detached is not so great
Low serum testosterone levels can be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular and all-cause mortality
You are starting as a new recruit
Neuroscientists would argue that risk-takers behave more irrationally… no matter how great the risk to self
His toothbrush is by the sink
From a broad perspective, it is essential that our industry remains relevant and strives to meet the needs of our respective communities
Columbia, South Carolina, a city steeped in history, witnessed an unprecedented milestone on October 22, 1990—the induction of Chantè Coad into the revered ranks of the Columbia Fire Department
A recent study published in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise sheds more light on the mind-body performance connection, particularly divergent thinking, and cognitive flexibility
Poor sleep is common for many firefighters and believe it or not, a good night’s sleep starts from the moment you wake up in the morning
“The funniest comedians in the world are in firehouses,” says Brian Quinn
There’s a strong correlation between exposure to nature and positive health outcomes
Hot yoga—usually practicing Hatha or vinyasa at about 104 degrees F for about an hour— has become popular in recent years but buy-in from the fire service is still a challenge
When was the last time a significant other said, “You treat the general public better than you treat me?” Ouch
Firefighting is a demanding job that requires us to be response-ready when the call comes in
My first day on the job is one I will never forget
It’s the classic firefighter stock image; a tall man dressed in red, walking through a fiery blaze
This innovative technology has helped to make alarm response more efficient than it had ever been before
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What is continuous therapeutic management? This is an advanced approach to combating the physiological and cognitive disparities that firefighters put their bodies through
Firefighters must keep in mind the cumulative effects of training or long bouts of fire suppression activities, in addition to ambient temperatures and the strenuous nature of the job
Research is playing a leading role in firefighter health and wellness, and that’s making its way into fire station design