RESOURCES

As a public safety professional, you know how important it is to maintain situational awareness.

The high prevalence of cardiovascular disease among public safety professionals has become widely known. Perhaps less widely known is how intricately cardiovascular disease and mental health conditions are connected.

Firefighters must keep in mind the cumulative effects of training or long bouts of fire suppression activities, in addition to ambient temperatures and the strenuous nature of the job. On-scene rehabilitation is imperative for structural firefighters.