Fitness & Health
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FITNESS IN FOCUS
Seaside Fire & Rescue’s renovation included a new laundry area for PPE decon and individual gear storage
Americans predict that cutting out processed foods, healthy aging and improving gut health will be the top three health trends in 2025, according to a study
When you avoid processing your most challenging calls, you don’t get better or even stay the same; you get worse
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
The Kern County Fire Department will use the money to reduce exposure to cancer-causing materials and to support the department’s critical incident stress management program
Does your estate plan include an advanced directive?
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
Dr. Matthew Walker’s book puts the power of sleep into perspective for all first responders who struggle to sleep
How fire departments can better educate members about mental health conditions in order to identify issues and seek help early
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When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week
From managing unpredictable income to planning for early retirement, this guide offers essential financial strategies tailored to police, fire, EMS and corrections professionals
Download a one-page sheet outlining the 30-day challenge; each day is focused on a key tenet of health
The fire service responded as it always does, tackling the challenges with vigor and determination
Learn these crucial phrases that signal emotional struggles for first responders and how to respond with empathy
Ditch the “all-or-nothing” attitude and replace it with “a little goes a long way” approach by following these five steps
In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
Free screenings would begin in a firefighter’s fifth year of employment, but concerns remain over funding, as the legislation lacks state financial support
