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Is it Truly Part of the Job?

If there is one thing common to all fire departments worldwide, it must be bull sessions between emergencies. During a recent session, I defended the importance of an academic education for the firefighter. Needless to say, I was alone in my opinion. Most argued, “You don’t need a college degree to ride on the back step.” I countered, “If we become more educated, maybe we’ll kill fewer firefighters.” 

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Facing the Fire: What’s Holding You Back? 

We live in a messy world. A stressful job, a stressful cadence of hours, and a stressful living situation make it more challenging. That stress might hold you back from completing your responsibilities and achieving your goals. If so, how do we prevent being held back? What’s the root cause of your stress, and how can you face it head-on, overcome it, and achieve not only your responsibilities but your biggest goals? Let’s get to it. 

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FireRescue1 Better Every Shift & Kory Pearn

Captain Kory Pearn is all about discovery, from reflecting on past health struggles to brainstorming new ways to support the fire service. It was during a challenging time in Pearn’s life where the discovery kicked into high gear, as his concept for a fire service lifestyle publication turned to “something that I just had to get out of me,” he says.

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Shrinks Unwrapped: FAQs About First Responder Therapy

Retired Fire Lieutenant David Dachinger joins forces with seasoned psychotherapists Dr. Stacy Raymond and Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW, EMT-B, to peel back the layers of responder therapy. Titled “Shrinks Unwrapped: The Inside Scoop on Responder Therapy,” this Responder Resilience episode, which aired on May 22nd, 2024, offers a rare glimpse inside a psychotherapist’s office and what a first responder client can expect to experience during a therapy session.

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