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FITNESS & HEALTH
We can make our own lives more meaningful by caring for our bodies and spirits, and by finding the courage to say “yes” to the life we want
We all need someone to rely on during the difficult — as well as not-so-difficult — times
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life
Score discounted duty gear, workout tools and everyday essentials July 8-11 with our curated list of budget-friendly buys
What a week in the Sahara taught one chief officer about leading with purpose and building organizational endurance
Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
Even if you can’t travel out of town for a vacation, you can still make the most of your time off; here are some tips to help responders enjoy a staycation right at home
By following actionable steps before, during and after a vacation, firefighters can embrace the therapeutic power of detachment and fortify their resilience
While these schedules provide a certain degree of flexibility, they can wreak havoc on personnel wellness
ENTERTAINMENT
There are several ways to approach your recruitment efforts; which is the best option for your department?
What tunes will you be rocking as you’re working around the station waiting for the next scary tone to drop?
On National Punctuation Day, test your knowledge of punctuation
GOOD NEWS
Army Rifleman James R. Bennett, wounded in France and Germany during World War II, later served Oak Lawn as a volunteer firefighter and part-time police officer
WHAT TO BUY
Discover how firefighters can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
Books about the catastrophic 9/11 attacks and the long return to normalcy are crucial to the historical record of those we lost and how we moved forward
From paddleboarding and kayaking to fishing in remote areas, discover the gear, training and self-defense strategies outdoor enthusiasts need to stay safe on the water
FINANCIAL HEALTH
Sometimes it takes a national emergency to force us to focus on personal finances
Calculate your net worth, evaluate your cash flow, and develop your strategies and tactics to take action
How to prioritize bills, manage student loans, reevaluate investments and more
From unused vacation time to long-term investments, there’s lots to settle before saying farewell
A firefighter/financial planner explains the three pension payout options and the factors to consider in the decision-making process