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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
Brian McCaffrey himself can remind your crew that “you go, we go”
As fireworks season begins, cities and FDs are sharing safety and fire prevention tips to educate citizens and avoid disasters
It’s the NFA-adjacent pub where firefighters feel like family
WHAT TO BUY
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
Insightful reads that pass on the FDNY Bravest experience to the next generation of firefighters
The series offers a window into the experiences of first responders through the use of real stories from real law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs
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