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Documentary shows firefighter’s experience with

WEBBy Bill Carey FireRescue1. NEW YORK CITY — A new documentary sheds new light on firefighter mental health. Directed by Brandon Kapelow and produced by Voyager, “ An Act of Service

Actived: 4 days ago

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30 days of fitness, nutrition and sleep tips for firefighters

WEBDownload a one-page sheet outlining the 30-day challenge; each day is focused on a key tenet of health. Becoming a firefighter can be one of the most rewarding decisions of a person’s life, but

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Strengthening mental wellness support for first responders: A

WEBThe FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition leads efforts to enhance first responder mental wellness through comprehensive strategies and policy changes. There is a surging enthusiasm among first

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How to develop a fire department behavioral health access program

WEBNFPA 1500: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health and Wellness Program requires organizations to provide counseling resources and programs to fire service members and families. In

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How to build fire-based community health care programs

WEBChief Seals the power of the patch plays a big part in the success of mobile integrated health care programs in a fire-based EMS world. “These patients have been failed by the health care system

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What do the NFPA 1582 physical fitness requirements say

WEBFirefighting is a job that requires extraordinary mental and physical fitness. NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Programs for Fire Departments helps outline the standards

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Miami Fire Rescue opens wellness center in effort to detect, treat

WEBMIAMI — A new health and wellness center for firefighters has opened as part of Miami Fire Rescue’s efforts to curb, detect and treat cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder and other medical

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‘No one was tracking firefighter suicides’: Launching the FFBHA

WEBFFBHA is also working to collect validated, confidential data about firefighter suicide going all the way back to 1877, but mostly focused on reported suicides since 2000. According to USFA data

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3 things firefighters need to know about wellness programs

WEBHere are three things you need to know about wellness programs: 1. Wellness programs work. Firefighting is a strenuous job, and data from the United States Fire Administration identifies heart

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First responders involved in 'Miracle on Hudson' rescue honored …

WEBPhoto John Smith First responders are honored on Tuesday at the Palisades Medical Center. NORTH BERGEN, N.J.—. When U.S. Airways Flight 1549 plunged into the Hudson River on Jan. 15, passenger

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First Responder Wellness Week Day 4: Shift your focus

WEBBy actively redirecting your focus to what you can influence, you not only mitigate stress but also empower yourself to navigate through challenges more effectively. This shift in attention

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Selecting a wellness coordinator for your public safety agency

WEBEstablish a peer support program (or take over an existing one). This should mean getting both the coordinator and other peer support team members trained and certified.Note that wellness programs

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10 ways firefighters can support their own mental health

WEBReinforcing existing skills and learning new ones are confidence boosters for both you as an individual and for your team. As one mental health professional once said, “If you want to reduce

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Firefighter morale: Is it time for an attitude change

WEBSponsored by. “If you’re ready for an attitude change, it starts by simply admitting you need the change,” writes Bjorge. Photo/Getty Images. Mandatory overtime. Poor leadership. Tight

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Why First Responder Wellness Week 2024 is all about you

WEBThis is a time for us to give back to the first responders who serve on the front lines 24/7. Whether you’re just embarking on a public safety career or starting to think about your retirement

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Growing resiliency: How Alaska firefighters are confronting …

WEBMental and physical health: ‘Two sides of the same coin’ The AFD’s Resiliency Program is part of an ongoing commitment by the department to support both physical and mental wellness among

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Why we created First Responder Wellness Week

WEBA week of acknowledgment. During First Responder Wellness Week, first responders will have access to resources such as mental health support, stress management techniques and physical wellness tips.

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Minn. fire stations set to receive saunas to help study

WEBFollowing his presentation, the council accepted the gift of 13 saunas from the nonprofit St. Paul Fire Foundation, a total value of $72,800. The goal was initially to help firefighters “rid

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Managing and reducing firefighter stress – a policy-based approach

WEBWith better awareness and more supportive policies, stress can be reduced and managed to provide for a healthier and happier work environment, and to reduce the associated health risks, including

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“Emergency!” star completes cancer treatment

WEBAugust 31, 2015 09:25 AM. LOS ANGELES – Randolph Mantooth, actor and EMS advocate, revealed that he had cancer and that the treatments are now completed. “Earlier this year, I was diagnosed

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LAFD says crisis response program did not free first

WEBMayor Eric Garcetti, flanked by Deputy Director Department of mental health Miriam Brown, left, councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, LAFD chief Ralph Terrazas and supervisor Hilda Solis, introduces

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