by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Sep 24, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Cordico’s App Promotes Wellness, Psychological Self-Care Among Firefighters by Larry Anderson Photo courtesy Landon Jensen. Wellness, mental toughness and psychological self-care for firefighters are available in the palms of their hands; that is, in a smart phone...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Sep 22, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Falling Right Into Santa Ana Wind Season! by Chief Sam DiGiovanna Photo courtesy Landon Jensen. This is the first week of fall, and with it comes Santa Ana wind season. Though fire season is year round, Fall typically brings triple-digit temperatures, low humidity and...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Sep 21, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Is There a Garbage Truck in Your Firehouse? by Chief Sam DiGiovanna Photo courtesy Landon Jensen. There is a lot of angry people out there. Whether at work, home, driving the streets, stores, or malls, it does not take long to find them. These people are like “garbage...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Sep 14, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Extinguishing Anxiety: How First Responders Can Stay Composed Under Pressure by Chief Sam DiGiovanna Photo courtesy Landon Jensen. Like professional athletes, learning how to stay composed under pressure is key to performing your best in any situation. Whether it’s a...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Sep 11, 2020 | Frontpage Article, Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
9/11 – Never Forget! by Chief Sam DiGiovanna With so many things going on nationally and globally, its easy to forget what happened September 11th, 2001. I remember like it was yesterday as I was just promoted to Interim Fire Chief. I was with several other...