Articles In EMS Wellness

First Responder Wellness

Can I Voice Concerns and Still Be Supportive?

As the spouse of a police officer or firefighter we have to constantly be prepared to adapt our lives for the job whether we want to or not. Did they…

Mar 6, 2020
First Responder Wellness

3 Tips on Helping First Responder Kids to be Resilient

Part of my graduate school research included interviewing members of law enforcement families to better understand how the career of a first responder may have an impact on family members…

Feb 6, 2020
First Responder Wellness

Advice for First Responder Wives

As a police wife or fire wife there are many times when you have to be EVERYTHING: the decision maker, the disciplinarian, the problem solver, the protector etc. You have…

Jan 29, 2020
First Responder Wellness

First Responders, Protect Yourself from the Flu!

What moves faster than a wildfire? The flu! Like flying embers spreading a wildfire uncontrollably, germs from the flu spread quickly wreaking havoc, illness and even death. Both are dangerous…

Jan 21, 2020
First Responder Wellness

5 Tips for First Responder Spouses to Help their Loved One

The intensive hiring process that first responders go through suggests our first responders might be some of the most physically and psychologically fit individuals in our communities when they are…

Jan 17, 2020
News & Announcements

Illinois’ First Responders Suicide Prevention Act

The Illinois State Legislature passed House Bill 2766, the First Responders Suicide Prevention Act, and it went into effect January 1, 2020. “Suicide and mental health are among the biggest…

Jan 14, 2020
First Responder Wellness

Finding Balance as a First Responder Spouse

Let’s be honest. The first responder job encourages a one income household. Unpredictable Hours: Working as a police spouse or fire spouse is a huge challenge because a police officer…

Jan 8, 2020
High-Stress Occupations

Building & Maintaining a Peer Support Team

Agency endorsed Peer Support and Critical Incident Stress Management Teams are often overlooked until tragedy necessitates their existence and utilization. As a law enforcement leader, ask yourself if your agency…

Dec 16, 2019
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