The Breaking Point: Why Fire & EMS Must Fix Pay, Burnout, and System Overload
After more than a decade in fire and EMS, I’ve seen the same issues pop up over and over. It’s not about one department or city, this is bigger. Across…
Firefighter Burnout
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…
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…
The Emotional Toll of Burnout in the Fire Service
As a firefighter, I’ve experienced the unique challenges and pressures that come with the job. But what happens when those challenges become overwhelming? When the physical and emotional tolls add…
