Fitness & Health
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
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Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
After surviving a brutal attack in an ambulance, Lancaster EMS Paramedic Melanie Kempf leaned on peer support and therapy to heal
Scrolling can’t save you — but a conversation might
Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental wellbeing
Understand how the experiences you have as a first responder can shape your relationships with your family
Books
Understand why first responders struggle to recognize their stress and how Tactical Brain Training builds emotional awareness and resilience
When work defines your entire existence, it’s easy to neglect physical and mental health and lose the opportunity to grow as a person
Research has shown that firefighters and EMTs face special risks of cardiac disease and stroke; here are 10 ways to lessen your risk
First responders face significantly higher risks of mental health challenges due to the intense stress and repeated trauma of their work, warns therapist Dr. Brendan Guarino
Fire and EMS leaders can serve as a much-needed constant amid the chaos
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