3 Self-Care Essentials for Firefighters
Prioritizing our physical, mental, and emotional well-being equips us to handle our profession's demands and lead fulfilling lives at work and at home.
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HEALTH
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.
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Wellness Wednesday – The Dirty Truth About Cleaning Your PPE
Study examines the effectiveness of laundering personal protective equipment.
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Top 10 Firefighter Health Trends of 2024
This year's health trends reflect a holistic approach to firefighter mental and physical well-being.
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Wellness Wednesday – Best and Worst Ways Firefighters Can Beat Jet Lag
Jet lag can be challenging, but with preparation and smart choices, it can be easier to navigate.
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Leveraging Technology to Boost Firefighter Preparedness: A Practical Approach
When using wearables, it’s easy to get wrapped up in daily numbers, but trends over time are far more valuable than any single day’s data.
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The Psychology of Suicide in the Fire Service
Regardless of the approach a fire department takes to address suicide, the little research we have is screaming at us to intervene now.
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Wellness Wednesday – Why Firefighters Get SAD and How You Can Beat It
For firefighters, the emotional impact of seasonal depression can compound an already high-stress career.
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Coaching as a Tool: How It Works and What It Does
When you need to navigate the road, you have GPS to keep you on track. And when you need to navigate life, there’s coaching.
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Broga: Yoga Reimagined for Men
Broga class was fun, relaxing and we all felt a lot better. I was a convert. We are all now Brogis! And dang proud of it.
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Wellness Wednesday – 6 Ways to Maximize Natural Light
Shorter daylight hours and decreased sunlight exposure have been linked to brain changes associated with SAD.
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