The most simple, yet powerful tip to help fellow firefighters struggling with stress and anxiety

Firefighters are dealing with tremendous amounts of stress from many different sources these days. According to experts, this stress manifests itself into anger and cynicism in the workplace, compassion fatigue and PTSD. “Anger and cynicism are a hallmark of trauma exposed workplaces.” A PTSD and compassion fatigue counselor for first [...]

By | 2018-06-22T18:52:16+00:00 June 22nd, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The most simple, yet powerful tip to help fellow firefighters struggling with stress and anxiety

Firefighters: are you struggling with Compassion Fatigue?

At this point we all know that many firefighters suffer from PTSD. But did you know about compassion fatigue, a similar problem that develops over time rather than from one specific trauma? Read on to see if you or someone you know may be suffering from this and what to [...]

By | 2018-06-26T16:43:20+00:00 June 22nd, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Firefighters: are you struggling with Compassion Fatigue?

Video: The #1 key to preventing firefighter back injuries while lifting

In this 4 part series I’m talking about lifting – the one task that results in the greatest number of firefighters injuring their backs. If you missed it, check out the most important thing you NEED to be doing while lifting, and the three most important things you should AVOID at all [...]

By | 2018-05-17T15:34:02+00:00 April 19th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Video: The #1 key to preventing firefighter back injuries while lifting

3 of the most important things you should avoid at all costs while lifting

Last week I taught you the #1 most important thing you need to be doing while lifting. If you missed it, check out the 2 minute video. In the next few blog posts I’m going to explain 3 of the most important things you should avoid at all costs while [...]

By | 2018-05-17T15:36:07+00:00 March 29th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 3 of the most important things you should avoid at all costs while lifting