Burning Out: Why ‘We Signed Up for This’ Isn’t Enough to Tackle Trauma in Firefighters
Statements like "we signed up for this" can inadvertently minimize the experiences of those firefighters affected by trauma.
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APS Radio: Jon Vought
Jon Vought explains what CBD is, the differences between CBD and THC, and how firefighters can safely use CBD while on the job.
Suicide Safety Plans for the Fire Service
Stephanie White says now is the time to discuss the time-sensitive nature of suicide and suicide safety plans with your firefighters.
For Whom the Bell Tolls: Moral Injury in the Fire Service
Kristopher Blume looks at the nature of moral injury and the risk it poses to firefighters' health and wellness.
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Five After Midnight: Chris Fields
Stephanie White talks with Chris Fields about, among other things, how social media now allows calls to follow you home.
APS Radio: Chris Moore
Chris Moore shares his behavioral health struggles and shares his journey out of darkness.
Podcast: The Training Officer: Ric Jorge
Dave McGlynn talks with Ric Jorge about PTSD in the fire service and the importance of training your people on it.
Straight Talk: Thriving in Recovery
Hosts Dan DeGryse and Robbie Fisher continue their discussion with guests Jim Burneka and Chris Muscle about dealing with personal and professional trauma.
T-Shirt Management Seven Years Later
The fire department is a support community for firefighters. If that community is fractured, it causes a degree of mental trauma, says David Rhodes.
Mental Health Matters for the Future of Our Fire Service
Adam Neff considers some warning signs for firefighters who may be feeling mentally unbalanced and some strategies for dealing with them.
Firefighter Suicide: Don’t Normalize It
If firefighters are going to be better about saving our own, we must acknowledge we can't “normalize” all the ugliness and heartache we witness.
Podcast: Five After Midnight
Host Stephanie White speaks with three other firefighters from around the D.C./Maryland/Virginia region.