Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
By incorporating these snacks into their daily routine, firefighters can better manage their energy levels and focus
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
The fire service responded as it always does, tackling the challenges with vigor and determination
In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
Free screenings would begin in a firefighter’s fifth year of employment, but concerns remain over funding, as the legislation lacks state financial support
It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently
Caffeine, supplements, cravings – our nutritionists break down their top tips
A new survey of over 6,000 New York first responders reveals alarming mental health struggles, with high rates of stress, burnout, depression and anxiety
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Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week
Short on time and space? Check out these products to help get a workout in no matter where you are in your day
Build strength and stamina for the demands of the job with this first responder-focused training program
Discover effective strategies to combat fatigue, stay alert, healthy and perform at your best
From managing unpredictable income to planning for early retirement, this guide offers essential financial strategies tailored to police, fire, EMS and corrections professionals
Download a one-page sheet outlining the 30-day challenge; each day is focused on a key tenet of health
Learn these crucial phrases that signal emotional struggles for first responders and how to respond with empathy
Ditch the “all-or-nothing” attitude and replace it with “a little goes a long way” approach by following these five steps
The 2025 application period is open from March 10-16
Gordon Graham defines the difference between “good-natured fire station shenanigans and hazing, bullying, or outright harassment”
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