by David Baker | Feb 22, 2023 | Public Safety, Wellness
What I See in You: Surviving a Toxic Police Department By Nicholas Greco, M.S., BCETS, CATSM, FAAETS I have worn many hats in my career. After starting out working at a state mental health hospital, I shifted to psychiatric units, which led to spending a considerable...
by David Baker | Nov 23, 2022 | Public Safety, Wellness
Taking Care of Your Mental Hygiene as a Firefighter By Jason Haag As firefighters, we spend most, if not all, of our energy and focus on helping others. We sign up to be there for others in their times of need. We even acknowledge that we might have to risk everything...
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...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Apr 27, 2020 | Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Let’s Talk Earthquake Preparedness by Chief Sam DiGiovanna Photo Courtesy of Landon Jensen You’re at the station and suddenly the building begins to shake. You duck, cover and hold (hopefully). After what seems to be an eternity (actually just 5 seconds), the...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Apr 13, 2020 | Leadership, Public Safety, Wellness
Wildfire Season is Coming! Be Prepared! by Chief Sam DiGiovanna Photo Courtesy of Landon Jensen Stopping the forward spread of the deadly COVID-19 is on the forefront of everyone’s mind. Rightfully so. Practice safety at all times. Here’s IAFF’s COVID-19...