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Officers from departments across the nation donned bright smiles as they spread holiday cheer through gift giveaways and hot meals
“I wasn’t prepared for what I was gonna see...It was eight reindeer, pulling a sleigh, on the roof and looking down at me.”
Before you let those lateral transfer dollars burn a hole in your pocket, consider how to best invest in your financial security, on-duty safety or well-being
Clinical counselor Lindsay Faas discusses how to proactively protect yourself from burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
List ranks occupations by level of stress, driving home the importance of hiring responders who can remain calm during high-stress situations
Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle