Wellness

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13 Steps to help reduce firefighter cancer risks

While the risks are undeniably scary, there are policies and procedures you can implement today to help address cancer within your fire department.

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3 Heart Healthy Tips for Firefighters and Paramedics

While the statistics are scary, the good news is that there are things we can all do to better understand the risks and help improve our heart health.

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4 Tips for managing first responder stress

Suffering from work-related stress? Being mindful about these 4 simple, everyday techniques can help you dramatically reduce it.

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6 Ways to Help EMS Agencies Fight Fatigue

While there is no simple (or one-size-fits-all) solution to the problem, simply muscling-up to the occasion is not the answer.

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Behavioral Health 101

Behavioral Health: What it is, why it's important and where you can learn more.

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Cancer in the fire service: what we should know + what we should do

How your fire department can help prevent, detect and protect against cancer!

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Emergency Responder Heart Health: What you need to know to protect yourself

If you're in a position where you regularly put both your mind and body on the line, how can you best protect yourself? There are a few important things that you can incorporate into your...

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Fire + EMS Burnout: Causes, Signs + Effects

Burnout is a psychological response to chronic work stress. Given the stressful and traumatic situations that firefighters and EMTs often face, it's not surprising that burnout is common in...

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How an innovative Montana fire station is inspiring change

The station has a dedicated focus on holistic health and wellness - unprecedented (but greatly needed) across the industry.

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How first responders can use the 3 "L's" to help battle suicide

How firefighters and EMTs can help prevent suicide in their emergency service organization by using the three L's - listen, look and learn.

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How to help recognize + combat emergency responder PTSD

Fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, accidents, terrorist acts - the community calls you to scenes filled with trauma. And it comes with a cost.

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How to implement a wellness program in your fire department

Fire chiefs can help promote the mental and physical health of their volunteer firefighters by implementing a wellness program. Taking a comprehensive approach, making a team-wide...

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Tackling the stress of the daily grind.

Lack of sleep, missing holidays, increasing negative interactions with the public, administrative problems and struggling relationships are just some of the daily pressures that you may...

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The chilling truth about the winter blues

If you're experiencing more than the winter blues, you could be one of the half a million people in the U.S. suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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Tips for Fighting Invisible Threats During EMS Response

Let's talk about one of the most common invisible threats EMS personnel face: pathogens.

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Top Behavioral Health Concerns for Fire Chiefs and EMS Leaders

Being exposed to hazards is an inherent part of your job but that doesn't mean there aren't consequences.

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What is the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Law?

What is the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Law? Will it require your facility to provide cancer insurance coverage for members? We've broken down the...

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Where can I find cancer prevention resources for my fire department?

To find resources designed specifically for emergency responders, check out ResponderHelp.com - an emergency responder's one-stop, free resource!

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Where firefighters can find respiratory protection resources

Firefighter training resources and SOGs for respiratory protection including proper use and fit-testing of self-contained breathing apparatus.

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Your crew is at risk for skin cancer. Better protect yourselves with these simple steps

Studies show that skin cancer has been deemed an "occupational disease" for firefighters. Make sure your crew is aware of how to properly protect their skin from the dangers resulting from...

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Station Conversation: What's Trending in Fire + EMS

Here’s a round-up of 4 new-and-evolving topics in emergency services—and reasons why you may want to pay attention to them.

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Providing Meaningful Support to Your Firefighters + Their Families

Check out this program that's designed to support the health and wellness of first responder employees, volunteers and the workplace.

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8 Dimenstions of Wellness for Firefighters, EMS Personnel + 911 Dispatchers

Consider this multi-faceted approach to help your emergency services personnel prevent, cope with and recover from behavioral health concerns.

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