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Firefighter Wellness

Mental Wellness – It’s in Your Hands!

If you’re in the fire service, you should be honored, grateful and happy. It is one of the most rewarding and exciting careers available. But if that’s true, why are…

Apr 2, 2020
Law Enforcement Wellness

Best Practices Guide for Grant Writing

Originally Composed By Bridget Newell, Ph.D. Updated by Thomas C. Caves, Jr., MPA – June 2015 Note: this was written for the International Association of Chiefs of Police with a…

Mar 31, 2020
Firefighter Wellness

A Spouse’s Influence in Firefighter Safety

As the wife of a firefighter and sister to multiple law enforcement officers I know how helpless it can feel when it comes to my family’s safety. I’ve had to…

Mar 27, 2020
Firefighter Wellness

Does Your Mask Fit? Your REAL mask!

As fire service personnel we know fit testing evaluates the interface between a firefighter’s face and the SCBA face piece mask to ensure a proper and correct fit. Without these…

Mar 25, 2020
Law Enforcement Wellness

IACP Guidance: COVID-19: Staying Healthy as a Police Officer

Take the following steps to protect yourself to reduce the likelihood of contracting COVID-19. Practice proper hand hygiene by promptly washing or sanitizing hands after coughing, sneezing, or physically interacting…

Mar 23, 2020
First Responder Wellness

When Should I Seek Therapy?

Many can see therapy and counseling as a last-ditch effort. Especially, individuals connected to a more masculine culture, such as with first responders. I hear people talk about marriage struggles…

Mar 19, 2020
Law Enforcement Wellness

The Case for Mindfulness and Mediation in Law Enforcement

Have you ever experienced dissociation during a critical incident? For example, a police officer friend of mine was shot at while pursuing a robbery suspect in an apartment complex. Multiple…

Mar 19, 2020
First Responder Wellness

Because of COVID-19, on this St. Patrick’s Day, Stay Home

St. Patrick’s Day has always been important to public safety professionals in the United States—after all, the Irish are well represented among our ranks. Although today are positions as first…

Mar 17, 2020
First Responder Wellness

Benefits of Therapy for First Responder Families

If you’ve ever thought, “I wonder if therapy would help” “Maybe he needs therapy” “Does my kid need therapy” and you’re curious about how therapy services might be helpful to…

Mar 13, 2020
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