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Each week, we discuss a variety of different health and wellness topics (last week’s topic was grip strength), some of which may be more applicable to you than others
If you want to boast that “I don’t need no frickin’ “shrink” to take care of me and ask me stupid questions,” that’s your prerogative
In 2018, I was in between lectures at paramedic school when I got my lab results back
Human physical evolution was optimized to perform an array of survival tasks, including gripping and carrying things
It’s easy to overeat when you have a fast-paced job, and you never know when something will interrupt your meal
Maybe you’ve worked the night shift for years, or maybe you’re fresh out of the academy
If there is one thing common to all fire departments worldwide, it must be bull sessions between emergencies
By Ryan Provencher, Firefighter Peak Performance The "Standing Halo" exercise utilizes the Rotation Movement Pattern to develop explosive power for firefighting tasks such as vehicle extrication and f
In the firefighting industry, the development of turnout gear, uniforms, and essentials specifically tailored for women has been a significant advancement
We live in a messy world
What is important to you? Is it your title, salary, or pension? This question is answered easily if you ask someone while they’re at work
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
All relationships suffer from resentment at some point
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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