by David Baker | Oct 6, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Ways to Avoid Paramedic, Firefighter and EMS Burnout Everyone experiences stress at some point in their career, but the types of stress experienced by paramedics, firefighters, and other EMS professionals is especially demanding, both physically and emotionally....
by David Baker | Sep 28, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Law Enforcement Family Support: Why It Matters for Your Agency by Dr. Rachelle Zemlok As the law enforcement profession has made strides in recognizing the importance of mental and physical health, conversations surrounding officer wellness have increased in...
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 | Aug 24, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Mental Wellness Check-ins: What They Are and How They Help By Marie Ridgeway, MSW, LICSW, RYT Imagine you have a car you depend on but don’t take care of. You fill it with gas and drive it every day, but never change the oil, rotate the tires, or add coolant or other...