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NVFC Launches Volunteer Recruitment Portal for Fire Departments to Combat...
GREENBELT, Md. – The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) today launched the department portal component of its new Make Me a Firefighter volunteer recruitment campaign. Departments can now sign up...
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You Know Your Dad Was a First Responder When…
You Know Your Dad Was a First Responder When: Adam 12, T.J. Hooker, CHiPs, Code Red, Emergency and Hill Street Blues were the mainstay on the family TV You practiced family evacuation drills as a...
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Suicide: A Firefighter’s Deadly Dilemma
Firefighters; they are the men and women who save property and lives. But what happens when their lives need saving? That’s the dilemma for hundreds of first-responders each year. The demands of the...
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Reducing Wildfire Risk : Residential
According to recent statistics, one-third of U.S. homes are located in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), areas where wildland vegetation (forest or woodland, brush / shrub or grassland) meets...
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8 Ways for First Responders to Reduce Stress
As the first people on the scene during accidents, emergencies, and crimes, first responders are susceptible to experiencing strong emotional and physical reactions to stress. From sadness and fear to...
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Firefighters: Be Kind to your Heart
The life of a firefighter can be tough: long shifts, being awakened from a deep sleep with a pulse pounding alarm and having to deal with the aftermath of a terrible fire or crash. As we celebrate...
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Dealing with 9/11 worry – a guest post from FirefighterWife.com
As we reflect on the horrific events of 9/11, it’s important we address the impact it still has on first responders and their families. In this guest post, Lori Mercer from FireFighterWife.com shares...
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Allen F. – Firefighter | October NAH Finalist
Voting is now closed! Click here to view the winner announcement! Be sure to read all our hero’s stories here. Loved ones describe Allen as a hardworking, selfless man. He is a full time firefighter,...
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Joe K – Volunteer Firefighter/Deputy | November NAH Finalist
Voting is now closed. Click here to view the winner announcement and read all the hero’s stories! Joe has been a volunteer firefighter, EMT, and reserve deputy for what some say seems like thousands of...
View ArticleShould Firefighters Do Crossfit?
With the holidays fast approaching, here are good health reads and tips for firefighters and friends. Should Firefighters Do Crossfit? by Dr. Karlie Moore. This article was originally published on...
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Exciting First Responder Quotes
Check out these quotes for other occupations: Educators Nurses
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“I Became a Professional Firefighter…” By: Tim Casey
Tim Casey describes himself as, “a retired firefighter/paramedic, author, lecturer, public speaker and an alcoholic. As a public servant for more than 30 years, I know the hero business from the...
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Self Test for Firefighters : Mental Health Part III
Tim Casey describes himself as, “a retired firefighter/paramedic, author, lecturer, public speaker and an alcoholic. As a public servant for more than 30 years, I know the hero business from the inside...
View ArticleFirefighter Behavioral Health: A Guest Blog from the National Volunteer Fire...
This Guest Blog post is from the National Volunteer Fire Council. It is the featured article in our Firefighter & EMT News Resource: Flashpoint. To sign up to receive Flashpoint in your inbox once...
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Dealing with 9/11 worry – a guest post from FirefighterWife.com
As we reflect on the horrific events of 9/11, it’s important we address the impact it still has on first responders and their families. In this guest post, Lori Mercer from FireFighterWife.com shares...
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Allen F. – Firefighter | October NAH Finalist
Voting is now closed! Click here to view the winner announcement! Be sure to read all our hero’s stories here. Loved ones describe Allen as a hardworking, selfless man. He is a full time firefighter,...
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Joe K – Volunteer Firefighter/Deputy | November NAH Finalist
Voting is now closed. Click here to view the winner announcement and read all the hero’s stories! Joe has been a volunteer firefighter, EMT, and reserve deputy for what some say seems like thousands of...
View ArticleShould Firefighters Do Crossfit?
With the holidays fast approaching, here are good health reads and tips for firefighters and friends. Should Firefighters Do Crossfit? by Dr. Karlie Moore. This article was originally published on...
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Reducing Wildfire Risk : Residential
According to recent statistics, one-third of U.S. homes are located in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), areas where wildland vegetation (forest or woodland, brush / shrub or grassland) meets...
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8 Ways for First Responders to Reduce Stress
As the first people on the scene during accidents, emergencies, and crimes, first responders are susceptible to experiencing strong emotional and physical reactions to stress. From sadness and fear to...
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