FEATURED
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
FITNESS & HEALTH
These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience
As a first responder, the unpredictable nature of your work shouldn’t extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations
Who could use a little more sleep?
Better sleep is the best first responder countermeasure to shift work and fatigue
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
Identifying the top three manners of death for on- and off-duty firefighters
Empower and optimize your department’s team by selecting quality members, providing thorough training and future planning to avoid burnout
Jaclyn Arndt of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department pushed herself to compete in “one of the most challenging experiences on the planet”
Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
Alcohol
You KNOW they’ve been drinking, so don’t allow the bystander effect to stop you from protecting them – and others
ENTERTAINMENT
GOOD NEWS
Teams in the Garfield County Firefighter Games are firefighters from different departments working together
WHAT TO BUY
FINANCIAL HEALTH
Sometimes it takes a national emergency to force us to focus on personal finances
Budget
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
Benefits
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
RETIREMENT RESOURCES
Fire Chief
Factors to consider when deciding when “enough is enough” – and how to foster a smooth transition
