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My first day on the job is one I will never forget. As green as a five-dollar bill, I was following my crew members around like a lost puppy. I was just trying to soak up as much as I could from the veterans so I didn’t mess up and do something embarrassing. Full of anxiety and fear of being judged as unworthy of my new position, I was trying to get through the day.
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It’s the classic firefighter stock image; a tall man dressed in red, walking through a fiery blaze. Meet Rachael Staebell and Khalilah Yancey; the female faces of a new MSA Safety campaign that are setting classic stock photos on fire.
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There are many good things about working in Fire. One of them is the sense of “brotherhood” and “family” that is frequently brought up. But a workplace bully can sour that brotherhood. But what happens when this isn’t the case? What happens when you are working in a station or on a crew that simply doesn’t get along?
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Do you have a “lizard brain?” Well, you sort of do. The more primitive parts of the human brain — the brain stem, cerebellum, and basal ganglia — are shared by lizards and humans.
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The father of the American fire service Benjamin Franklin is credited with famously stating that “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Although coined in the 1700s and was directed towards fire prevention, this adage is more relevant than it has ever been in several areas of the fire service today.
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The nutritional needs of the tactical athlete are, at their core, very similar to regular humans. That said, tactical athletes do have additional requirements due to their higher work demands. Essentially, everyone requires good foundational nutrition, and the tactical population also requires good operational nutrition habits. Here are a few “hacks” to help tactical athletes properly fuel their bodies.
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When we think about the toll of the job, it comes through many moments. Moments big and small. The wear is a bunch of bumps that push your system when added up over time.
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Nobody understands the value of lifesaving equipment more than the brave army of individuals we call first responders. When it comes to these high-stakes situations, it is plain to see the pivotal role that protective gear and modern machinery play in saving lives. But, lives are saved in many ways, and a lot of the time it’s not in such explicitly dangerous situations. Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of mortality globally, and the world of bio-engineering is attempting to slow this widespread killer by offering us the lifesaving equipment that can combat it.
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There is no question that exercise is needed in the fire service. It is a great way to maintain a healthy weight, curb cravings, promote good blood sugar levels, keep your mind sharp and support your entire cardiovascular system.
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Do you ever feel like you’re taking the time to stretch but aren’t getting any more flexible? You’re not alone. Most firefighters believe mobility exercises are good for them, so why is it that most also struggle with flexibility? If you aren’t seeing success, it’s likely not what you are doing but how you are doing it.
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