by David Baker | Jun 22, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
High-risk Hobbies: First Responder Safety Off the Job By Missy Morris We understand and accept that first responders will take risks. It’s part of the job. I saw it in my own career in law enforcement, and I saw the same thing with my husband, a retired firefighter....
by David Baker | Jun 8, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Work-Life Balance for First Responders By Nicholas Greco, M.S., BCETS, CATSM, FAAETS How many of you are driving a nice, new truck? I’m talking a GMC Canyon Denali with all the options, or maybe a late-model Ford F-150 Crew Cab. Or perhaps you’re into cars and have a...
by David Baker | Jun 1, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
What’s Killing Firefighters? 5 Factors We Can Control By Scott Eskwitt Firefighting has always been a dangerous job. But our perception of the danger doesn’t always align with reality. Put another way: What’s killing most of us isn’t fires or explosions or...
by David Baker | May 18, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Correctional Officer Mental Health: A Call for Change By Mark Chamberlain In the words of legendary motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, “You cannot solve a problem until you acknowledge that you have one….” That might seem obvious, but Ziglar takes it one step further....
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Dec 29, 2020 | Events, Frontpage Article, Images, Leadership
Stress Management Tips for Public Safety Today’s Tip is for my law enforcement friends. Everyone knows that law enforcement can be stressful. Today I’m going to offer some suggestions for protecting yourself. Keep things in perspective. If you’re approaching a huge...
