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Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
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Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
Even if you can’t travel out of town for a vacation, you can still make the most of your time off; here are some tips to help responders enjoy a staycation right at home
By following actionable steps before, during and after a vacation, first responders can embrace the therapeutic power of detachment and fortify their resilience
This very efficient form of stretching can improve balance, flexibility and mental clarity
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a bill for first responders, citing concerns about fairness and legal issues raised by business and insurance groups
Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens!
Learn how rehab sectors can identify and treat hyperthermia, ensuring paramedic/firefighter safety during high-temperature incidents
Text-message study links early-morning fatigue spikes, call volume and naps to crew alertness
While often present in public safety culture, gallows humor is a double-edged tool — providing momentary relief but carrying emotional risks if left unchecked
As you begin your EMS journey, remember: the calls are real, the people are counting on you, and your training is just the beginning
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