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Teaching firefighters to overcome the stresses of the job is just as important as hose drills
Self-care, leaning on fellow firefighters and professional therapy help firefighters cope with the aftermath of wildfires, firefighter stress
What the U.S. can learn from other countries about emergency response to terrorist events
Consider assigning drones to specific apparatus to ensure incident commanders can dictate the drone’s deployment when needed on scene
Build upon existing training standards, and incorporate community needs to craft firefighter training from the ground up
Lessons learned from wildfire response in Napa and Sonoma County helped set safe evacuation distances
Succession management for the new generations of firefighters as baby boomers retire
Public safety budget limitations impact firefighter training, recruitment and retention
First responders witness some of the most difficult moments in the lives of the men and women in their communities, and are charged to keep us safe at all costs
As the country struggles to make sense of the massacre in Las Vegas, it’s important that those who responded are not overlooked
Department leadership must provide mental health support for all firefighters, regardless of their compensation status
Fit for duty does not always mean being physically fit; it also refers to being resilient to the stress and emotional impacts of the job
While responder professions can be exceptionally rewarding, they also expose men and women to traumatic scenes that can challenge their ability to cope with stress
Over the years, there has been a growing understanding of the impact stress has on both the careers and personal lives of emergency service personnel.
The cumulative toll from many different incidents over time impact responders’ mental health
Firefighting is a tough job, and firefighters need to know it’s OK to talk about it
Firefighters are exposed to high-stress and emotional incidents. Here’s how to help when they need it.
Starting a yoga program now can help you cope with the stress of being a firefighter
Agencies need to take proactive steps to help responders heal and recover from traumatic-stress incidents
Over the course of a career, firefighters can be exposed to an alarming amount of cancer-causing agents
Firefighters must take it upon themselves to reduce their exposure to cancer-causing agents
By implementing a yoga curriculum that provides a skill set that is simple, safe and effective, responders can help manage their mental health
Perhaps a key reason PTSD hasn’t been talked about enough in the fire service community is the expectation many firefighters feel to fit a certain mold
Leaders should not ignore people in their organizations who appear to be extremely narcissistic, because these people usually have their own self-serving agenda
The threat of additional wildfires remains high due to incredibly dry conditions throughout California
Firefighters must take it upon themselves to reduce their exposure to cancer-causing agents
Not enough discussion is happening at the state and local level
