Fitness & Health
Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
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Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
The risk management expert delivers commonsense wisdom, including three actions he would take if he were in charge
Who could use a little more sleep?
Dr. Matthew Walker’s book puts the power of sleep into perspective for all first responders who struggle to sleep
Not getting adequate, quality rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
EMS providers are more susceptible to sleep disorders and their inherent dangers and health implications
Advocates and lawmakers warn staffing shortages at the World Trade Center Health Program are causing treatment delays for sick 9/11 responders and survivors
Therapy dogs from the nonprofit Go Team give first responders, dispatchers a chance to decompress from the emotional toll of emergency calls
Will a schedule change improve work-life balance or worsen fatigue?
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s new film features firefighters from New York, Idaho and Massachusetts reflecting on the uncertainty, challenges and lasting lessons of the pandemic
