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As a fire fighter/paramedic, you are often exposed to traumatic calls many times over the course of your career. These experiences can lead to poor mental health that can affect your professional capacity and personal life. A 2011 study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that more than half of fire fighters […]
If you are in recovery from addiction, peer-led community meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and SMART Recovery may be a critical component of your recovery plan. With many community-based meetings cancelled or moved online because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the IAFF is ensuring members in recovery continue to have access to […]
Fire service personnel are not strangers to grief. Whether it’s a line-of-duty death or the loss of a friend or family member, dealing with loss is a common experience for many fire fighters and paramedics. The tradition of honoring the deceased by their family, community and nation is so deeply ingrained in the fire service […]
The tradition of honoring the deceased by their family, community and nation is so deeply ingrained in the fire service culture that, for many, the grieving process cannot begin without it. As a society, we have developed many ways to honor people we’ve lost. Hosting a wake, viewing, funeral service, a celebration of life or […]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting every aspect of our lives. Exercise, good nutrition and stress management are all critical for fire fighters and emergency medical personnel to stay well and continue to help in this current situation. Healthy eating is especially important for keeping your immune system in top condition. With a little thought […]
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