Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and firefighter suicide have unfortunately become common terminology in fire departments and police departments.
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Firefighters and the Heart Disease Epidemic
Firefighters are fit and follow a vigorous life-style, yet they experience more heart attacks compared to the general population. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been reported to be highly
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Why are firefighters still dying – at an alarming rate – from heart disease? While intervention strategies within a comprehensive health and wellness program have helped to reduce
Continue Reading#1 Exercise for Firefighters
The single, most useful exercise for firefighters is the deadlift. Retired firefighter of 30 years, Ed Kranski, said “Deadlifting is by far the most important real-life strength exercise. When you pick anything heavy up – you don’t squat, bench, or snatch it – you deadlift it. If a heavy beam falls on another firefighter, you […]
Continue ReadingThe Lucas Device – Help is On the Way!
A 49 -year-old male with no medical history calls 911 with chest pain and shortness of breath after working out at the gym. His 12-lead EKG demonstrates STEMI and
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