Fitness & Health
Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental wellbeing
FITNESS IN FOCUS
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
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
The $30,000 AFG funds will be used to train New London firefighters and make fitness instruction better suited to firefighters’ schedules
Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree among firefighters
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
After an ultimatum from his wife, former Firefighter-Paramedic Jordan Long realized the toll his career was taking – and took steps to help others thrive
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What happens when the sights, sounds and smells from tragedy become too much to bear
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
The first responder-focused program focuses on first acknowledging the elephant in the room, then eating it one small bite at a time
Are you ready to take the plunge? Learn how ice bath therapy can benefit firefighters in their everyday lives as well as on duty
Dr. Candice McDonald shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity to inspire fire and EMS leaders at ImageTrend Connect
Jeremy Norton’s memoir captures the personal toll the job exacts, as well as the unique perspective afforded by sustained direct encounters with the sick, the dying and the dead
Fire departments can help members by providing comprehensive wellness services
COMPLETE COVERAGE
From triathlons to parkour and beyond, these extreme sports align ever so nicely with first responder functional fitness workouts
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week
From family outreach to increased counseling access and more understanding from supervisors, firefighters are looking to leadership to step up in this area
A top-tier athlete breathwork coach shares exercises to reset your mindset on and off shift
It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently
Be alert to these phrases and ready to be empathetic and non-judgmental
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
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