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By Travis Miller, MS-PPA, Criterion Associates This article appears in the 2024 CRACKL Fire Station Design special issue
Your training needs to cover areas that will help you perform mini life events injury-free
Pumping breast milk while on shift as a first responder may be challenging, but with the right strategies and support, it is entirely achievable
Caffeine consumption can disrupt nighttime sleep in most people
Changing the culture around health and wellness in the fire service takes time, patience, partnership, action, and trust
Firefighters need to fuel their bodies effectively to meet the demanding physical and mental challenges of their job
A steel club's unique offset loading creates a leverage challenge, distinguishing it from the traditional weights you’ll find in your local gym
Kettlebells, sandbags, steel clubs, medicine balls, and suspension trainers provide benefits that closely align with the real-world demands of firefighting
The Med Ball Vertical Press/Throw exercise builds strength to help overhaul and breach ceilings more easily
To cool off properly after fighting a fire, you’ve got to strip down, and let your body and your "boys" breathe
Due to being removed from the scene, many dispatchers do not get the end of the story that started so terrifyingly in their ear
The results of a self-assessment can guide you on how to proceed with your exercise plan
Glutes impact not only our lower-body functionality, but our upper body posture, as well
If you begin to think of your sleep the way you think about your vacations, you’ll see sleep as time you want to make the most of
Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being
THC inhibits REM sleep
This exercise simulates the physical demands of tasks such as pulling hoses, hoisting tools, and lifting equipment
How quickly you lose fat depends on a variety of factors apart from lifestyle changes
The emotional weight of the career is a reality first responders face
Harness the benefits of the sun while mitigating the damage from long-term exposure
Developing awareness and mindfulness in your movement will help you to reduce the risk of injury while optimizing your performance in the gym and on the job
Moral injury is no different than any other type of trauma injury; experiencing it does not make the dispatcher broken, unfixable or damaged for life
Passion isn’t part of a healthy relationship
The lunge is the kind of movement that can make the difference between success and failure in firefighting situations