Fitness & Health
“The Bravest Children” program from Friends of Firefighters provides sessions for children to share among peers and develop positive coping skills
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Twin Cities Female Firefighter Fitness was created to encourage women to consider a career in firefighting
As the “special ops” of wildland firefighting, smokejumpers need specialized skills to succeed in extreme conditions
Firefighting was crowned most-stressful job; understanding what makes it so is key to reducing that stress
There is always the chance that something will happen that we have no control over; it’s those fears that keep us up at night
Because adults spell love ‘L-O-V-E’ and children spell it ‘T-I-M-E’, fathers spending quality time with their kids is a key to creating healthy relationships
How to select the right quick-action technique – completion, delegation or relegation – to help mitigate the impact of stressors
The fire department’s PSA to outdoor enthusiasts went viral on social media as temperatures soared above 100 degrees in Arizona
The Heat and Health Index is a new tool that provides heat-health data at the ZIP code level
Despite a near-death experience in 2017, Josh McDowell returned to the world’s tallest peak for another summit success story
All the training and race day essentials for any first responder’s first time on the course
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The Tucson fire chief details the fireground behaviors that raise his hackles
Jackson Firefighter Annie Wallen faced pornography, penis-measuring contests and someone allegedly urinating on her bed
Healthy, portable, delicious choices for quick fueling
Add on-the-go supplements, hydration and sleep aids to ward off winter illnesses
We already know from past innovations how AI will really impact our work – driving us deeper into the grind
These events provide first responders with a unique opportunity to connect with their communities, promote safety and foster goodwill beyond emergency response
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
It’s not just about strength or stamina; it’s about grit, mental toughness, and using your body in new ways
Leaders say departments need to be open to having difficult conversations, understand what first responders are experiencing and improve access to mental health services
Is the 75 Hard health and fitness challenge to boost mental discipline and physical fitness right for you?
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