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Tonya Hoover led from the top of the fire service. Her daughter, Alexandria Pecia, is now forging her own way in law enforcement
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
While these schedules provide a certain degree of flexibility, they can wreak havoc on personnel wellness
As “tactical athletes,” responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
There will be people who will work against you, but it’s critical to stay confident in who you are and remain positive
While the fire service has made huge strides in recognizing the importance of member wellness, every fire department across the country has room to improve
Go talk to your people and establish your expectations early
Developing systems and processes that support excellence ultimately drives effective leadership and fire department success
After an ultimatum from his wife, former Firefighter-Paramedic Jordan Long realized the toll his career was taking – and took steps to help others thrive
Identifying the top three manners of death for on- and off-duty firefighters
When the crew starts to get a little crazy, it’s the company officer’s job to shut it down and redirect that energy
A mandatory, non-punitive annual fitness assessment is essential for improving the health, fitness and quality of life of first responders across the occupational life span and into retirement
Unpacking the survey data and identifying solutions to address the perfect storm of stress