By Olivia Mead
Many in the fire service are skeptical about trying yoga, but its ability to enhance both mental and physical performance should not be underestimated. Find out how the foundational elements of yoga provide specific benefits to firefighters.
By Allison G. S. Knox
Idaho recently passed a law that allows first responders to claim workers' compensation based on psychological injuries. Will it set a precedent for other states to follow?
By Dr. Chuck Russo and Dr. Stephanie Myers-Hunziker
More research is needed to illustrate why PTSD-related injuries must qualify under workers’ compensation and pension plans. Only through research can lawmakers and public safety leaders understand how frequently and severely PTSD affects first responders.
By Eric Brenneman
Firefighters know how to react to trouble, but when it comes to their mental health, reacting is not enough. Find out how simple yoga practices, that don't have anything to do with sporting yoga pants, can help firefighters build mental resilience.
By Dr. Chuck Russo and Dr. Stephanie Myers-Hunziker
Understanding entitlement to benefits and how to address PTSD is no easy task. Here are four common questions public safety employers are forced to ask when determining compensation claims based on psychological injuries.
By Dr. Chuck Russo and Dr. Stephanie Myers-Hunziker
Many problems stem from the vast variation in how states handle compensation claims for PTSD, even when they do award it. Find out why standardizing claims for psychological injuries would provide first responders with the security and coverage they deserve.
By Michele Ice
A first responder was driving with her daughter when they were hit by a van that ran a stop sign. A car seat check, just two weeks before the crash, likely saved 10-month-old Brooke's life. Find out more about why it's so important for everybody, even first responders, to have a certified technician ensure their child's car seat is properly installed.
