A publication dedicated to the well-being of firefighters across North America and beyond.
Firefighters are aware of the statistics linking firefighter deaths to preventable diseases and illnesses caused by unhealthy lifestyles. One of the leading causes of firefighter deaths is heart attacks. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Bringing answers to the modern firefighter’s burning health questions, we aim to help firefighters identify and put into practice better health choices to increase your chances at a healthier wellbeing with disease and illness free careers and retirements.
Using this “scientific experiment” really helped us put together the proper data needed to showcase the “why” for physical fitness standards and furthering our health and wellness capabilities in our department.
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As firefighters, we spend a great deal of time outdoors—both on and off the job—and most of us are not in the habit of applying sunscreen.
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Be realistic with your goals. There needs to be something else to fuel the fire other than “just look good”, maybe try “I want to feel good”. If you do start an exercise program try something you enjoy and establish a routine.
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If allowing firefighters to doze off for 20 to 40 minutes can enable them to be more alert, which would, in turn, lead to better work performance, then why not? This short nap may allow them to save more lives.
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Good habits can be hard to build. Bad habits can be even harder to break. A habit is much more likely to stick if it takes less than two minutes to accomplish.
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By John Hofman Allow yourself room for error. Life happens and mistakes occur. If you want to learn about success, talk to successful people. If you want to learn about failure, talk to very successful people. Goal setting is a common theme around this time of the year. Many of us use the entry of …
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By John Hofman According to a study performed at the Illinois Fire Service Institute, three hours of prolonged firefighting stiffens arteries and impairs heart function in young healthy male firefighters. So what does that mean to you? Ok, let’s not all panic just yet, but rather break this information down to see how we help …
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Nelson Mandela said that resentment is like drinking poison yourself, but expecting your enemies to die from it. Everyone knows that resentment ruins your mindset. But did you know it can also wreak havoc on your physical body?
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Injuries and firefighting — these two things go hand-in-hand. From overexertion to strains and sprains and other debilitating injuries, a job in the fire service is risky business. Even with the best efforts, well-developed operating guidelines, ongoing training and personal protective gear, accidents will happen.
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Menopause is rarely a topic of discussion around the firehall, but it’s a biological transition that all female firefighters face.
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