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Dyslexia should never prevent anyone from working in the fire service
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Insurance can help promote your firefighters’ financial, mental, and behavioral health—plus learn about other value-added services that your insurance may offer to help your members thrive
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
Despite the reputation stress has, it remains an important aspect of optimal functioning
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
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
There are many good things about working in Fire
Do you have a “lizard brain?” Well, you sort of do
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
A practical guide to hydration, balanced fueling, smart nutrient pairings, and preparation strategies that help tactical athletes perform at their best
When we think about the toll of the job, it comes through many moments
There is no question that exercise is needed in the fire service
Do you ever feel like you’re taking the time to stretch but aren’t getting any more flexible? You’re not alone
This innovative technology has helped to make alarm response more efficient than it had ever been before
Caffeine is a natural plant substance that stimulates the central nervous system
If you’re reading this, you’ve either heard about CBD or you’re curious about whether the info you've heard is accurate or not
It took a lot of trial and error with a big emphasis on the error part, to figure out just who I would be when I finally grew up
The practice of meditation is not new
From a guy who’s been there, done that