Firefighter Health: Mind, Body & Spirit

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3 signs traumatic calls may be affecting you more than you think
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Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
NIST: AI can predict potential cardiac events in firefighters
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Researchers said once the AI model was familiar with firefighter-specific medical data, it was able to identify 6,000 abnormal ECG samples with 97% accuracy
Lose your excuses: Top 4 reasons first responders skip workouts
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You are responsible for your level of health and fitness; it's time to stop letting excuses stand in your way
10 tips for conquering summer workouts
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Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
New therapy dog will play key role for Iowa FFs, community
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River, the 4-month-old German shepherd puppy, will take part in critical incident stress debriefings for Newton first responder and residents
Reducing firefighter exposure to trauma: The industrial hygiene model
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When it comes to firefighter mental health, does your department have a “consequence-management” model?
Va. county opens wellness center for first responders
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The Public Safety Wellness Center in Fairfax County will offer first responders a full range of services
‘The Green Room’: The center of cancer discussions, questions and commiseration
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We, as firefighters, have faced everything, but when faced with terminal cancer, moments of connection mean so much
Quiet presence: Strengthening first responder empathy
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Responders are taught about "command presence," but what about the "quiet presence" that comes with empathy?
Invisible wounds: How trauma affects the brain
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Understanding the physical impact on the brain can help destigmatize trauma-related injury and mitigate the impacts of trauma
3 steps to creating a successful peer support team in the fire service
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Empower and optimize your department’s team by selecting quality members, providing thorough training and future planning to avoid burnout
Colo. firefighters find benefits in Transcendental Meditation program
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To promote wellness, Front Range Fire Rescue recently partnered with the David Lynch Foundation to teach agency staff the stress-relieving practice
Ohio first responders restart peer support group to face recent challenges
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The Critical Incident Stress Management of Ashtabula County kicked off a training event focusing on dealing with traumatic situations
Asking the big questions
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Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape
The role of emotional intelligence in public safety
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Understanding how to relate with others can shift the tone of an interaction, help build relationships in your community and improve the impact of your agency
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