Cancer Is the Silent Alarm in Firefighting
Cancer has become one of the biggest threats to firefighters today. It’s not the flames or the dangerous rescues that take the most lives, it’s the long term effects of…
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The Stuff You Can’t Unsee: Protecting Your Mental Health as a Firefighter
People always ask me the same questions:“How do you run into a burning building?”“Don’t you get scared climbing the ladder?”“How do you handle all that stress on your body?” Truth…
This YouTuber Showed Up to Learn
This past week, I had the pleasure of participating in a community event at a local church, where we showcased our fire truck and connected with the community. One particular…
We Wear the Uniform for a Reason: Respect the Job, Respect the People
I’ve been a firefighter for 11 years now. And growing up, I didn’t dream about being a firefighter exactly but I did want to serve. I looked up to people…
Firefighter Wellness Starts with Rest: The Case for 24/72 Schedules
We talk a lot about health in the fire service. Whether it’s mental health or general physical health it’s a major focus in today’s fire departments and that’s a good…
We’re Not Robots: A Message from One First Responder to Another
I’ve been in the fire service for a while now working as a firefighter EMT, side by side with brothers and sisters who wear many hats. Some of us are…
Are Private Firefighters the Answer? Exploring the Pros, Cons, and the Frustration in 2025
Wildfires are no joke. Every year, they grow larger, more intense, and harder to control. While public fire departments do everything they can, their resources are often stretched thin during…
Cold, Wet, and Essential: Life as a First Responder During a Storm
Let me start by saying this: I love my job as a firefighter. I really do. But when I hear about people working from home in their pajamas during a…
California Wildfires: Why Are We Still Fighting an Unstoppable Inferno?
As a fellow firefighter, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of frustration and concern for our brothers and sisters battling the relentless wildfires in California. Year after year,…
