by David Baker | Nov 30, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
First Responders and Alcohol — How Much Is Too Much? It’s become such a cliché. The firefighter unwinding after a rough day by knocking back a few beers. The police officer stopping at the local “cop bar” to take the edge off after a critical incident. Corrections...
by David Baker | Sep 22, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Fitness Foundations for First Responders: Approaching Strength Training and Conditioning By Dr. Jay Dawes First responders have some of the most physical demanding tasks in our society. While the specific tasks vary based on their occupation, many require maximal or...
by David Baker | Sep 14, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
First Responders and Gallows Humor: When Joking Becomes Harmful By Missy Morris I was working the graveyard shift in pre-dawn Suburbia. By dumb luck, I happened to notice the silver, four-door sedan double-parked in front of a house. I’d been to this address several...
by David Baker | Sep 7, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Understanding Cardiovascular Risks to First Responders Cardiac disease. Heart attacks. Plaque build-up. These terms are probably familiar to you as cardiovascular health issues have almost certainly had a direct impact on you or someone you know. But these problems...
by David Baker | Aug 31, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Prioritizing Self-Care as a Fire or EMS Leader By Scott M. Arthur Prioritizing self-care is a matter of focus, and popular leadership methodologies often downplay the importance of “looking out for number one.” The main difference between traditional...