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His toothbrush is by the sink
Around the kitchen table, there is no shortage of advice
Peer support has become a hot topic lately, and for good reason
In the world of firefighting, strength, bravery, and resilience are qualities that define these everyday heroes
It's no secret that firefighting is an exhilarating but dangerous job
While it’s perfectly normal – and refreshingly human – to have moments when we feel less than completely confident, long stretches of self-doubt can signal self-esteem problems
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
Performance anxiety is the fear that our mind creates about performing a task, even to the point of paralysis
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
No one ever argues against the concept of willpower: it’s a great tool to have in your shed
So, you find yourself “on days” as a fire service administrator
Popular detoxification programs such as juice cleanses, sugar detoxes, elimination diets, fasting and taking fiber supplements usually involve eating minimal food
It’s very difficult having so much responsibility
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
In 2020, a significant health awakening prompted me to address my nervous system before my symptoms and overall health deteriorated any further
Many of us know the shape and general purpose of our main organs such as the stomach, liver, gallbladder, and small and large intestines, but there are other, lesser-known stages of digestion that ten
There are two types of “stress loads” that we might consider at different stages of our firefighting career
When looking at injuries among firefighters over the last decade, we have seen a gradual decline in overall injuries (NFPA – Firefighter Injuries on the Fireground 2022)
According to the U
A fire doesn’t care if a firefighter is 20 years old or 60, male or female
The father of the American fire service Benjamin Franklin is credited with famously stating that “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
The nutritional needs of the tactical athlete are, at their core, very similar to regular humans
There is no question that exercise is needed in the fire service