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Coping with Grief

January 22, 2019

My life is turned upside down. I feel like I’m in a choking fog and I can’t get out. When we lose someone, our lives are turned upside down. We want our ‘normal’ back, our family and friends want the “old” you back. We don’t want to feel this pain anymore and we are in […]

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Seasonal Wellness for Wildland Firefighters: A Comprehensive Wellness Guide

November 4, 2024

Table of Contents Introduction Pre-Season Wellness Physical Training Mental Preparation Nutrition and Hydration Substance Use Management Mid-Season Wellness Fatigue Management Injury Prevention Mental Health Support Nutrition and Hydration Strategies End of Season Wellness Physical and Mental Recovery Reconnecting with Personal Life Addressing Substance Use Aging as a Wildland Firefighter Adapted Physical Training Long-Term Mental Health […]

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