Post-Traumatic Growth: A New Frontier for First Responders
For decades, first responders have faced crises and emergencies that most people only see in the news. This continuous and…
Workplace Civility in a Polarized World
Be nice. In 1996, Chief Alan Brunacini stated very simply how to inspire firefighters to deliver high-level service more humanely….
Solving the Communication Conundrum
How many of us have conducted an After-Action Review (AAR) following an incident and found that the number one problem…
When We Think of Leadership
When we think of Leadership, we tend to think of the post-modern concept of leadership as influencing someone to willingly…
Leadership Earned NOT Granted!
I was fortunate enough to grow up in a fire service family which allowed me access to many great fire…
Mental Health is a Problem, so What’s my Responsibility?
By now you have heard the mental health statistics. If you have spent any amount of time in public safety…
Functional Medicine for Firefighters: Navigating Metabolic Health, Functional Fitness, and Resilience in the Fire Service
Functional medicine is an approach to healthcare that focuses on treating the root causes of health issues, rather than just…
Wounds of the Spirit: Moral Injury and Mental Wellness in Firefighters
Moral Injury (MI) refers to experiences/situations that go against an individual’s internal moral compass such as lack of fairness or…