Firefighters and first responders are at a higher risk of developing certain mental health issues due to the nature of their work. Here are some of the most common types and treatments available.
READDiscussing behavioral health issues can be a difficult task, especially given the stigma. These tips can help address the topic.
READThis organization brings a unique holistic perspective to providing critical care for first responders.
READTargetSolutions’ all-new course, NFPA 1851: Cancer-Related Risks of Firefighting, raises awareness of leading causes of cancer in the fire service and instructs personnel on firefighter cancer prevention measures.
READFirefighters place themselves in harm’s way for their communities every day, and as technology continues to propel forward, new advancements proffer potentially life-changing benefits to the men and women in the fire service.
READInjuries are hard to diagnose, difficult to treat, and can take a firefighter out of service early. To help respond to those hazards, we have partnered with Fit Responder, a targeted soft tissue injury prevention program administered by a team of former firefighters and public safety professionals.
READIf you’re a firefighter in Northern Colorado or in one of several mountain communities, chances are you know Tiffany Lipsey, assistant director of CSU’s Human Performance Clinical/Research Laboratory (HPCRL) in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
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