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Igniting Wellness: Yoga’s Crucial Role in First Responder Recovery
FireFlex Yoga has worked with thousands of first responders since 2014, and the data has shown the transformative potential of yoga in recovery.
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The Essential Guide to Stress Management and Self-Care for First Responders
Host Ali Rothrock discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing burnout as a pressing issue.
4 min read
Finding Balance as a Volunteer Firefighter: Serve with Passion and Purpose
Finding a healthy balance between responding to calls and taking care of personal life is essential for volunteer firefighters.
7 min read
Fire Department Culture Change from the Inside Out
Tired of dealing with underachievers or toxic coworkers in your fire department? Good news—there is something you can do about it.
15 min read
Four Steps to Forging a Fire Service Team
It doesn’t matter what level of leadership you are at in the fire service—your job is to forge a team.
13 min read
The Street-Smart vs. Book-Smart Firefighter
David Hupp presents two apparently contrasting notions of learning in the fire service and considers how they can be integrated.
7 min read
Building Trust: Ethical Leadership and Accountability in the Fire Service
Fire service leadership demands operational proficiency and an unwavering commitment to ethical principles.
12 min read
Return to Work Forms Are Not Just for Physical Injuries Anymore
How do firefighters fill out a typical “return to work” form if they have suffered a mental health injury? Glynn Novak takes a closer look.
7 min read
Training Load Periodization: Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio
Alan Russell examines the relationship between fitness and fatigue, and considerations when it comes to balancing physical training loads.
7 min read
Promotional Prep 101: Fueling Your Future
David Dachinger speaks with guest Al Pratts, a promotional prep consultant who shares valuable insights on preparing for the challenges ahead.
Special Needs Adults Thrilled by Decatur (AL) Fire Station Tour
Firefighters turned on the emergency lights, which brought up bars of flashing red lights that danced off the sides of the garage, entertaining the group…
Call Me a Fireman
Lex Shady weighs in on the use of the word “fireman” and its meaning for women and the fire service at large.
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What’s Your Gear Setup? Jake Sobieski
Bladensburg (MD) Volunteer Fire Department Lieutenant Jake Sobieski takes us through his gear: What works, what he carries on every call, and why.
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Off the Cuff: Do Something
Dealing with “exhaustion culture” at your fire department? Stephanie White has a suggestion about where to start.
4 min read
And by ‘Normal’ You Mean What?
Firefighters can become inured to the horrors they witness on the job, and may inadvertently bring some of that trauma home to their families.
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The 85 Percent: Training and Community Insights
Host Mark Haugh welcomes guest John Buckman III, a fire service veteran with over 55 years of experience.
1 min read
More CT Firefighters Are Getting Cancer. This Bill Aims to Reduce That With Early Screenings.
Meriden proposed money to screen its firefighters for cancer and several bills introduced this session aim to help firefighters detect and prevent cancer.
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Fueling Fire: A Critical Look at the Carnivore Diet for First Responders
In this episode of the Fueling Fire podcast, host Megan Lautz delves into the carnivore diet and its implications for firefighters.
4 min read
CA Firefighters Struggle for Access to Smoke Detox Treatment
After battling toxic wildfire smoke in Los Angeles, firefighters receive glutathione treatments from nonprofits to help repair cell damage.
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Plano (TX) Firefighters Push City to Pilot Test 48/96 Shift
The Plano Firefighters Association is pushing for a test of a 48/96 schedule, where firefighters would work two consecutive 24-hour shifts before having four days…
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TX Debates Bill to Require Cancer Screenings for Firefighters
Texas legislators are considering a law that would require cities, towns, or counties to provide firefighters with free screenings for cancer.
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Is Public Service Loan Forgiveness Going Away? Understanding Trump’s Executive Order
There are steps PSLF-eligible borrowers can take now to prepare for uncertainty.
7 min read
Las Vegas Firefighters Have New Labor Deal. Here’s What’s in It
The city of Las Vegas reached a collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents fire department employees.
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Virginia Beach (VA) Fire and EMS Pay Lags Behind Other Cities, Study Says
Firefighters and emergency medical services personnel in Virginia Beach are bringing home less money than their counterparts in comparable localities.
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Town Reverses Course: Glens Falls (NY) Firefighter with Alzheimer’s Receives Pension
Glens Falls leaders have reversed course and awarded Fire Lieutenant Doug Holl a full pension.
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Public Pressure Growing to Pay Glens Falls (NY) Firefighter’s Pension
A groundswell of public support has emerged for Glens Falls Fire Lieutenant Doug Holl, who was denied full retirement benefits after being diagnosed with early-onset…
1 min read
‘When We Fail, People Die’: Some Baltimore Leaders Say Understaffing, Overtime Needs to Change
High overtime pay among first responders in Baltimore is a symptom of significant understaffing, a longstanding challenge.
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Goodview (MN) Fire Department Mourns the Loss of Chief Jason Gruett
Goodview Fire Chief Jason Gruett unexpectedly passed away at 51 years old on March 12, leaving a major loss within the fire department.
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East Hempfield (PA) Fire Department Looking to Rebuild After Volunteers Charged With Arson
In February, three volunteer firefighters — Joshua Lightcap, 23, Mason Howard, 21, and a 16-year-old junior firefighter — were charged with deliberately setting five fires in October…
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CT Proposal Would Penalize Communities That Poach Firefighters From Other Towns
Proposed legislation would make communities that hire away certified firefighters pay for half of their initial training costs.
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FDNY Bans Bosses From Dating Underlings After Harassment Scandals
The FDNY has a issued a new policy barring department supervisors from engaging in romantic relationships with underlings.
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