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FITNESS & HEALTH
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
Detailing the updates to NFPA 1580, chapter by chapter, following the consolidation of 1582 and other health-related standards
ENTERTAINMENT
The most fear-inducing phrases straight from the station
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?
GOOD NEWS
Dunville, a Navy veteran and amputee injured in a 1999 structure collapse, is being honored for community service, fundraising and support for fellow veterans and amputees
WHAT TO BUY
Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to fire and EMS professionals with an abundance of discounts
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
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