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Have you ever been the target of someone else’s emotional outburst? It’s generally shocking and disorienting
We are emotional beings no matter what our gender
Brad’s choice to work with dogs came naturally to him, but his goal took determination and work to achieve
Nelson Mandela said that resentment is like drinking poison yourself, but expecting your enemies to die from it
You’ve probably heard repeatedly that to be a healthy firefighter, you need to eat well and stay fit
Menopause is rarely a topic of discussion around the firehall, but it’s a biological transition that all female firefighters face
Ever wonder why some firefighters are grumpy and appear that they aren't having fun anymore? Getting old sucks, it's true that grumpy old man syndrome is a real thing
Not sure if you have sleep apnea? Just ask around the fire hall
Alarming signs of the flame weakening include lower sex drive, erectile dysfunction, diminished facial hair growth, loss of lean muscle mass, fatigue, obesity and symptoms of depression
Injuries and firefighting — these two things go hand-in-hand
Can sadness make your body sick? Can happiness cure your ailments? Understanding how your emotions affect your body can be the difference between sickness and health
You may not enjoy having to open and close the front door seven times before you leave the house
A restful night’s sleep is something we often take for granted
Stress can keep us up at night, increase anxiety, affect relationships and diminish enjoyment of life
Intermittent fasting is a style of eating that’s gained popularity in recent years
Keeping your memory sharp is just as important as your physical health and well-being
If you ever feel as though your workplace is not nurturing your creativity or allowing you to become creative, essentially, it is because the workplace cannot provide it
Why Firefighters Need to Talk to Their Spouses About Work More Often
Why sinking money into quality is the smartest financial decision you can make
Weird is wonderful.
Fire service researcher and deputy director of NDRI-USA
CEO of Pyroc, Canadian firefighter
The immediate-past U.S. Fire Administrator came into the job with huge ambitions and a take-no-prisoners approach. Here’s how she kept her sanity through it all.