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.
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Mental Health
Explore FirefighterNation™’s mental health section for valuable articles focused on promoting mental well-being among firefighters. From stress management techniques to resources for coping with trauma, we provide essential guidance to support the emotional resilience of these everyday heroes. Stay informed and empowered with expert advice tailored specifically for the unique challenges faced by those in the fire service.
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Multiple Calls: Stephanie White
Host Scott Hewlett talks with Stephanie White about the nuanced and often unspoken issue of suicide among firefighters and emergency service workers.
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Mental Health Monthly: Navigating Retirement
Host Dan Degryse talks with Mike Allora about the complexities of transitioning into retirement for those in the fire service.
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‘It Takes a Toll’: New York’s First Responders Plagued by Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Many of the New Yorkers who’ve dedicated their careers to saving their neighbors' lives have at one point considered taking their own.
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What Does PTSD in a Firefighter Look Like? A New Brain Scan Can Show You
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often described as one of the invisible scars that firefighters accumulate after years of dealing with trauma in their jobs.…
The Resilient Responder: A Journey from Combat to Catharsis Through Art
Host Ali Rothrock welcomes guest Roger Sparks, a veteran and former pararescueman, who shares his profound journey of transformation after combat.
Firefighters and Mental Health: The Fear of Raising Your Hand
Asking for help with your mental health is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. Good thing firefighters are pros at doing hard things.
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First Responder Exhaustion Syndrome
What is First Responder Exhaustion Syndrone, and how can firefighters mitigate its effects?
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Mental Health Monthly: Chris Fields and the Oklahoma City Bombing
Hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle sit down with retired Oklahoma City Fire Major Chris Fields to talk about that terrible day and its emotional…
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Igniting the Shift Within: The Mental Health Journey for First Responders
Host David Dachinger welcomes guest Bonnie Rumilly, a licensed clinical social worker and eMDR trauma therapist.
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Defining Resilience for Firefighters
Are firefighters becoming less resilient over time? Are we training our firefighters how to be more mentally resilient? Brandon Evans shares some of his research…
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Navigating Anger and Recovery Through EEG Analysis and Neurofeedback
Host Jim Burneka speaks with guest Stephanie Ryall about how our first responder occupations can change our brains, and not always for the better.
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We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show: Heroic Deeds and First Responder Wellness
Hosts Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux welcome Chad DePew, co-founder of Heroic Deeds, to discuss the pivotal role of faith-based wellness for first responders.
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ADHD: A Fire Service Handicap or Superpower?
Are firefighters perhaps especially prone to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Beth Flaherty takes a closer look.
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