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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Over the past few weeks I’ve been talking about lifting – the one task that results in the greatest number of firefighters injuring their backs. If you missed it, check out the #1 most important thing you need to be doing while lifting, and the first of the 3 most [...]

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 [...]