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Firefighter Health: Mind, Body & Spirit

The Firefighter Health & Wellness resource center, brought to you by FireRescue1 and Cordico, offers news and information that helps individuals and departments address behavioral health, including stress and PTSD, as well as cardiovascular health and nutrition.

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New proposed standards may require significant action to improve safe practices
Joe De Sena made the announcement on the Better Every Shift podcast
Samantha Briggs was a firefighter in England, started her CrossFit career at 31, and became a Hamilton firefighter at 40
Ann Arbor firefighters responded to numerous fires as fans celebrated the football championship
When and where to watch the First Responder Bowl, plus a brief history of this unique event
Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree in the fire service community
As “tactical athletes,” responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
The wildly popular sport is a great workout for firefighters and EMS professionals
Alexander Griffin died during a run pursuing his dream of becoming a firefighter like his brother
“Our ultimate goal is the safety of the employees,” Decatur Fire Chief Tracy Thornton said about the new, job-related testing
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Inside Health 34 – UC Davis Fire’s mobile approach to non-emergent support and service navigation
Following the hardest of calls, we hope to always circle back to the positive impacts that we have when we are able to make that save
Takotsubo syndrome might be a clinical trap, but the firehouse shouldn’t be
The FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition leads efforts to enhance first responder mental wellness through comprehensive strategies and policy changes
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell’s focus on consistent messaging has reached fire service organizations; the next step – firefighters
As a fire chief, you can’t stop traumatic calls from happening, but you can show up and support your crews before, during and after
Volunteers want more mental health services, increased staffing to relieve stress and culture change to eliminate lingering stigma
Firefighters pinpoint their top stressors and acknowledge the impact of stress on the quality of service provided
Times have changed in the fire service and some of the best peer support opportunities have fallen by the wayside as firefighter culture has evolved
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
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Detailing the fitness and nutrition plan used to shed 95 pounds
From deadlifts to foam-rolling, these exercises will help you achieve peak performance
Corrine Flammer, N.J.’s first mental health resilience officer, details how fire/EMS leaders can create custom resiliency plans that address the needs of individual members
Being a good listener is often more valuable than offering solutions
Our control is mostly limited to our thoughts, attitudes, actions and decisions about what steps to take next
A simple approach to selecting healthy snacks involves thinking in terms of “good, better and best”
Simple gestures, like checking in after difficult calls or noticing changes in behavior, can make a significant difference
Through running, Glaze finds a powerful tool for managing stress and improving mental health
These five strategies are designed to help you overcome exhaustion and maintain momentum toward your fitness goals
Incident reports can be helpful, but do you recall the date and address of every incident you ever responded to? You need something more.