Stress Management

The vote directs the department to work with local resources to provide mental health visits for firefighters and their families

Strategies for first responders to manage stress during busy shifts

2nd Alarm Project addresses how to operationalize culture change regarding behavioral health within the fire service

Maia Dalton-Theodore will serve as the director for AFR's Firefighter Mental Health and Wellness Program

It's important to find a focused habit that energizes you and returns you to yourself as whole and complete

Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others

Regardless of position, firefighters can still deal with feelings of inadequacy, rejection and isolation; finding internal fulfillment is a must

Following key steps can help firefighters manage stress in order to reduce fear and improve decision-making, both on and off the emergency scene

Acknowledging the toll a career in public safety takes, what can first responders do to overcome the physical and mental health challenges that accompany the job?

Union officials and other supporters opposed the ban, saying the dogs bring comfort to firefighters after difficult calls

Focus on teamwork, coping mechanisms and even how not to behave with other members

A personal resilience plan for public safety professionals

A crowd-sourced educational stress management experience with Mike Taigman and Angela Leath for cops, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, 911 telecommunicators and correctional officers

Relationships matter: Keep yours meaningful, happy and healthy through pandemic, polarized politics and civil discord stress

The Frontline Strong Together program will include peer support training, telehealth services and a statewide clearinghouse of resources