Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
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
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
The $30,000 AFG funds will be used to train New London firefighters and make fitness instruction better suited to firefighters’ schedules
Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree among firefighters
Shift your mindset and identity to achieve and maintain your objectives
Sports & Fitness
The North American Fall Classic and the First Responder’s Relay offer the opportunity to develop camaraderie within a competitive environment
A two-year grant partnership has allowed the Anchorage FD to create a resilience program that’s already helping its members
Bronny James, 18, was reported to be out of intensive care and in stable condition
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Fire departments can help members by providing comprehensive wellness services
Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
Understanding the physical impact on the brain can help destigmatize trauma-related injury and mitigate the impacts of trauma
Empower and optimize your department’s team by selecting quality members, providing thorough training and future planning to avoid burnout
Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape
Fire Chief Reggie Johnson and Communications Shift Supervisor David Bradshaw address the mayday call, fill-in response, and heroic acts amid loss of life
Has the deeply rooted tradition of stifling emotional vulnerability led to the disproportionate number of suicides among men?
Jeff Dill details the early days of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance and its ongoing mission to provide support for first responders
First Responder Wellness Week was designed to provide resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job
Leadership
We can’t allow a bad day to be that reason one of our members doesn’t go home
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies
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
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
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing?
By incorporating these snacks into their daily routine, firefighters can better manage their energy levels and focus
Sports & Fitness
From triathlons to parkour and beyond, these extreme sports align ever so nicely with first responder functional fitness workouts
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