FEATURES
Cardiovascular Disease in the Fire Service: Prevalence and Consequences
Many of the risk factors for cardiac disease can be modified by lifestyle choices. CRAIG A. HAIGH AND DENISE L. SMITH
Relax, Don’t React for Less Stress, Better Performance, and Well-Being
Stress is unavoidable, but there are ways to escape its debilitating aspects and consequences. JOHN DOYLE
Hearing Health in the Fire Service
Often, the permanent effects of noise exposure are not recognized until it is too late. Take steps to protect your hearing health. CONNIE PIGNATARO
Three-Tiered Wellness and Fitness Initiative
One department’s mental wellness project involves chaplaincy, peer support, and professional counseling services. JASON M. CORTHELL
Help, This Job Is Killing Me! Building Toughness and Resiliency
Toughness doesn’t just happen—it takes determination and time to develop. JEREMY HURD
Post-Traumatic Stress: Not a Life Sentence
Emergency response work does not have to lead to burnout, divorce, or substance abuse. NIKKI PENN
Calling a Mayday for Your Mind
Don’t be afraid or ashamed to call a “mental Mayday” to save yourself or your fellow firefighters. DAVID WESTBROOK
Firefighter Fitness on a Budget: 10 Items for Less Than $1,000
Fire station gyms do not need to be equipped with $20,000 in fitness equipment to be effective. JIM MOSS AND DAN KERRIGAN
Promoting Indoor Air Quality at the Firehouse
Simple preventive steps can improve firefighter health and minimize exposure risk. BRIAN CRIMMINS
Departments
EDITOR’S OPINION: The Good, the Bad, and Our Guy
VOLUNTEERS CORNER: Training Volunteer Firefighters During a Pandemic
TRAINING NOTEBOOK: Wedges: Simple Machines, Critical Components
Energy Fires: The Lithium-Ion Revolution
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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