Heart Rate Variability and Health
Low HRV is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. People with high HRV, on the other hand, tend to have higher fitness levels and be more resilient to stress.
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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.
Latest: HEALTH
The First Responder Mindset: The Life You Save May be Your Own
Can you survive long enough to survive? There's a gap of time between when an emergency first occurs and the arrival of experts to save you.
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The Power of Breath Work for First Responders
Incorporate breathwork into your daily routine to build resilience and mind-body balance. You owe it to yourself.
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Learning How To Say No
Is there a reason why you are filling every hour of every day with something? Just because you technically have time for something doesn’t mean you should take it on, and just because you’ve been asked, doesn’t mean you have to say yes.
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Helping Firefighters to be Proactive in Preparation
The fifth strategy to consider in developing the Athlete’s Mindset is to be proactive in your preparation. I am a huge Seattle Seahawks fan, and Quarterback Russell Wilson often talks about how his preparation off the field has set him up for success on the field.
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Strategies for Reducing Cancer Risk in Firefighters
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and it’s important to acknowledge that occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service.
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How Compliance Scoring Can Help Your Job As A Firefighter
For many of us, the beginning of a new year is a great time to set new health and fitness goals. You may want to build on accomplishments from the previous year, or maybe you have experienced setbacks or challenges that you want to overcome in the year that lies ahead.
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Meet The Wellness Pros
The Wellness Professionals in Fire in Rescue is a Think Tank of pros currently working in Fire and Rescue and includes Strength Coaches, Registered Dietitians, ATCs, Physical Therapists, Research Scientists and Mental Health Professionals.
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The Danger Of “Just Deal With It.”
Our ability to adequately equip our first responders with the awareness, knowledge and tools to address the fundamental question of ‘how do you work safely (emotionally) as a first responder is crucial.
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Balancing Independence as a Firefighter
The allure of a uniform never fails to appetize the curious and play into so many different scenarios of lust and appeal.
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