Fitness & Health
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FITNESS IN FOCUS
New proposed standards may require significant action to improve safe practices
Sports & Fitness
Joe De Sena made the announcement on the Better Every Shift podcast
Sports & Fitness
Samantha Briggs was a firefighter in England, started her CrossFit career at 31, and became a Hamilton firefighter at 40
Ann Arbor firefighters responded to numerous fires as fans celebrated the football championship
Sports & Fitness
When and where to watch the First Responder Bowl, plus a brief history of this unique event
Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree in the fire service community
As “tactical athletes,” responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
The wildly popular sport is a great workout for firefighters and EMS professionals
Alexander Griffin died during a run pursuing his dream of becoming a firefighter like his brother
“Our ultimate goal is the safety of the employees,” Decatur Fire Chief Tracy Thornton said about the new, job-related testing
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Firefighters pinpoint their top stressors and acknowledge the impact of stress on the quality of service provided
Times have changed in the fire service and some of the best peer support opportunities have fallen by the wayside as firefighter culture has evolved
Leadership
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
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
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What happens when the sights, sounds and smells from tragedy become too much to bear
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
The first responder-focused program focuses on first acknowledging the elephant in the room, then eating it one small bite at a time
Are you ready to take the plunge? Learn how ice bath therapy can benefit firefighters in their everyday lives as well as on duty
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Healthy, portable, delicious choices for quick fueling
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Feeling alone within a group, especially one that seems otherwise cohesive, can be the worst kind of loneliness
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Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies
Lifestyle
Could intermittent fasting be the wellness key you’ve been searching for?
Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
Lifestyle
Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental wellbeing
The Fairfax County (Virginia) firefighter-paramedic talks crew bonding, firefighter reproductive health, and banishing ego to create space for vulnerable conversations
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