The REAL Cancer in Your Gear
My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer 27 months ago. The shock and awe of hearing, “yes, it is cancer” is the most powerful, helpless feeling we’ve […]
Month: March 2017
The Gray Area
Like many firefighters, I spend part of my day searching the internet, Facebook, and various other forums reading articles and trying to stay current with […]
Evolution of a Fire Service
As the Editor-in-Chief of Station Pride, I’ve gained an interesting perspective on the American Fire Service. From our follower’s, there have been numerous debates, discussions, […]
24 Reasons To Leave Or Stay
The alarm pierces through the good time you and Scarlett Johansson are having in your dream, telling you it’s time to get up and shower. […]
Firefighter Therapy 101
Here is some valuable information providing a differentiation of services available to Firefighters. Is there a difference between counseling and therapy? Is a Psychologist the […]
Firefighter Depression
Secret Signs of Hidden Depression People who suffer from secret or concealed depression usually do not want to acknowledge how serious their feelings are. They […]
Firefighter Anxiety
What is anxiety? Anxiety can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or during a time you feel you have […]
Firefighter Resiliency
What is resiliency? One of the most important aspects of a firefighter’s life and mental health is resiliency. Resilience is often defined as one’s ability […]
The Delayed Triple Split
In apartment complexes and commercial strip malls across the country, we have issues with line placement through narrow or obstructed paths. These can be caused […]