Articles In Firefighter Wellness

Firefighter Wellness

Is There a Garbage Truck in Your Firehouse?

There is a lot of angry people out there. Whether at work, home, driving the streets, stores, or malls, it does not take long to find them. These people are…

Sep 21, 2020
Firefighter Wellness

Preparing for the Emotional Aftermath of Fire Season

Our California wildland fire season comes every year whether we are ready for it or not. We have all been distracted by the pandemic, but the weather doesn’t care. Fire…

Sep 9, 2020
First Responder Wellness

How Do I Get Help for My First Responder Family?

As a police wife or fire wife, odds are there might be some challenging times that are difficult to navigate at some point in the career. What are your options?…

Sep 4, 2020
Firefighter Wellness

Under Fire

I love everything about the fire service. I have been involved with it since age 15 as an Explorer with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. I immediately fell in…

Aug 31, 2020
Firefighter Wellness

Reflections of a Fire-Wife During Fire Season

I’ll never forget the first wildland fire my husband was deployed to. We had just gotten engaged a month before. He was so impatient waiting to finally be on duty…

Aug 28, 2020
News & Announcements

If You Don’t Feel Well, Don’t Make It Your Farewell

Chantilly, Va. – The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) today kicked off an international campaign, If You Don’t Feel Well, Don’t Make It Your Farewell, to raise awareness throughout the fire…

Aug 13, 2020
Firefighter Wellness

Mental Backdraft – Do You Know the Signs?

As firefighters we are trained to identify the signs that a fire will lead to a backdraft. When smoke and gases build up and rise to the ceiling and begin to…

Aug 10, 2020
First Responder Wellness

Do I Have Anxiety?

Ask Yourself these questions to find out… On Most days… Do I feel restless or on edge? Am I easily fatigued? Do I have difficultly concentrating or find my mind…

Aug 7, 2020
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