3. Mental toughness: Firefighters must be mentally prepared for the stresses of the job. Training should incorporate stress inoculation to help firefighters perform under pressure. 4. Continuous ...

Host Scott Hewlett engages with Joey Scrivani, a former firefighter turned mental health advocate, to explore the critical ...

Josh and Nicholas Southerland believe instilling trust, pride and value is a manageable assignment for department leaders, ...

While none were considered intentional, firefighters in the Midlands are concerned the burn ban isn’t being taken seriously. “In the past week, we have seen quite a few vegetation fires ...

Before becoming a Toledo firefighter eight years ago, he spent five years as a corrections officer with the Lucas County ...

Extended time away from work and home also led to financial stress and feelings of isolation, compounded for some local firefighters whose properties and communities were under threat from fire.

Suicide rates among firefighters are said to be higher than the general public, given their exposure to high-stress situations. It’s estimated that there are 100 firefighters suicides a year.