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5 Ways to Prevent the Spread of Illness Among Your Crew
December 21, 2023Ah, the holidays—peace, joy and … germs! Cold and flu activity is peaking and that means your first-responder crew could be impacted. Fortunately, from police and firefighters to EMS, there are some key ways to curb the spread of illnesses within your crew.
31 Men’s Health Facts That First Responders Should Know
November 21, 2023The large majority of police officers, firefighters and EMTs are men—underscoring the importance in the industry for Men’s Health Month (November). What’s more, men in these occupations—and in general—are at a higher risk for several health issues both mental and physical. Read on for surprising statistics about male first responder health issues, and in general.
The 5 Most Pressing Healthcare Issues Among Police Officers
November 13, 2023All jobs come with occupational hazards—both mental and physical. But few careers carry as much risk as those of first responders, including police officers. While some of these risks may be obvious, there is a tendency in the policing field to ignore or sweep some healthcare issues under the rug—particularly those related to mental health. Here we’ll explore the top healthcare issues affecting police officers.
First Responder Mental Health: A Q&A Session with Brittany Dorsey, MS, LAC, NCC
November 13, 2023September was Suicide Prevention Month—but for first responders and their families, it’s something to keep top of mind year-round. Studies show that 30 percent of first responders will experience mental health challenges, as compared with 20 percent of the general population. It has also been revealed that firefighters have higher suicide attempt and ideation...