Health and Wellness – Station Pride

Crew and Personal Mental Health Preparedness

September 7, 2016 Mutual Aid 0

Plan for you, so we can plan for them. Compartmentalization. It’s a big word, with huge meaning, bigger consequences and a humongous impact on our […]

0846

July 27, 2016 James Cook 0

At 0846 Tuesday September 11th, the United States took a hit on the north tower of the World Trade Center. At 0903 a second passenger […]

Stickers

March 13, 2016 James Cook 1

I am going to start this article off with a minor disclaimer before we get into the meat of the post. First, yes, I said […]

Are Volunteer Firefighters at Greater Risk of PTSD?

January 17, 2016 Ashley Brehm MS, MFT, NCC 18

We recently published an article that identified some of the protective factors that help reduce the risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in career firefighters […]

Suicide Risk Factors

November 13, 2015 FireStrong.org 0

Suicide Risk Factors Many have pointed out that the risk factors for suicide mirror the population of the fire service. Importantly, it has also been […]

Chappy’s Weight Loss Solution Part 3

June 12, 2015 FirefightersWeightloss.com 0

Inspired at 72 to Start a New Venture In the Introduction, I wrote of the unexpected vision for returning to work on a full […]

Ghosts

May 24, 2015 James Cook 12

Any amount of time put into this career will most certainly riddle the corners of your brain with calls that shake you, give you chills […]

FireStrong.org

April 11, 2015 FireStrong.org 2

Firestrong is an independently operated online resource for members of the Fire Service and their families. The mission of Firestrong is to offer mental, emotional, […]