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• NH city seeks independent study of 'systemic stressors' affecting FF mental health

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  Manchester Alderman Jim Roy, a retired city firefighter, brought up the idea following the deaths of several department members last year

• Cleveland Clinic releases guidebook for first responder workplace safety during pandemic

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  The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness

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  5 reasons firefighters need lightweight PPE

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  Wearing lighter gear that provides more ease of movement can go a long way in reducing the risk of heat stress for firefighters

• Canine companions join San Diego Fire-Rescue to offer emotional support

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  The three dogs have completed more than 120 hours of training and are each paired with a chaplain to help aid first responders wellness

• ‘You have to fight back’ against PTSD: A captain’s journey of recovery

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  Therapy, medication and support helped me win the battled against PTSD and find hope again

• 'It's OK to not be OK': Firefighter focuses on breaking the silence around mental health

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  Captain Dena Ali draws from personal experience and data when educating firefighters about mental health and suicide

• 9-1-1 emergency: Battling stress in the communications center

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  Subtle shifts in thinking add up to big results, offering greater levels of resilience to draw from during challenging times

• How does a first responder select the right counselor?

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  Having a counselor on your side can be a big asset when you go through a challenging incident

• ‘In an instant’ decision-making: Ensure your snap decisions are sound

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  Making the right decision in the heat of the moment is the result of how you manage 3 factors – time, threat and control

• ReIGNITE Quick Take: Keeping your passion through adversity

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  Battalion Chief Diane Schroeder explains how maintaining your love of the fire service will take resilience, support and self-care

• Firefighter mental health: How to manage on- and off-duty issues

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  It’s vital that officers watch for signs that a call is “sticking” with members or general changes in behavior and mood

• HHS ‘Service to Self’ program promotes first responder resilience

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  CAPCE-approved online program confronts ‘hero culture’ and shares tools to address mental health challenges

• How to create a culture of support around firefighter trauma

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  Using data to track factors influencing firefighter mental health to identify, intervene and prevent PTSD

• Peer Support: The missing piece of the mental health puzzle

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  Sometimes, a first responder may just want to talk to a peer who has walked in their shoes, and can provide understanding and direction

• Reflections of a fire marshal: ‘As valiantly as we tried, it was as if we were never there’

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  Following a fatal fire, we must remember we were there when we were most needed – and face the pain

• Purging Mr. Hyde: 3 ways to cultivate the good within our ranks

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  Using a ‘personal 360’ can help minimize the mistakes that compromise the public’s trust in the fire service

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