First Responder Heart Health
While these schedules provide a certain degree of flexibility, they can wreak havoc on personnel wellness
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Early ventilation is a key element in reducing cancer risk for firefighters
The more we can recognize and understand how our thoughts work, the better equipped we will be to break the habit
Leaders set the tone for agency culture across the board — including when it comes to wellness
Training our minds to prepare for the worst possible outcome may lead to catastrophizing, which can cause fatigue and other mental and physical health problems
Firefighters pinpoint their top stressors and acknowledge the impact of stress on the quality of service provided
Survey respondents share their experiences with staffing stressors
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