Rescue 1 Podcast
Episodes
55 episodes
Hack Your Brain - Strategies and Tactics for a Firefighter's Mental Resilience (Part 1)
Mental resilience is a buzzword for firefighters and their mental health. There are a ton of techniques out there but I wanted to hear from Josh, a guy on the job for a little over 7 years in South Florida on a large department. Jo...
Defusing After a Critical Incident - Are We Doing it Wrong?
These calls happen. The high intensity low frequency calls that can be traumatic to our mental health. We're all aware of the CISD/CISM resources available but in the time between the call happening to the time we are in front of a CISM member,...
Sleep deprivation in the fire service
We signed up for all kinds of hazards on the job and sleep deprivation is one of them. It wreaks havoc on our brain and bodies. But, there's good news. We can combat the negative effects of not sleeping or not sleeping well. This w...
CBD For Firefighters: Everything You Need to Know
What are the benefits? Is it legal?Will I fail a drug test?What does the union say?With the benefits CBD is showing promise of, it makes sense that this awesome compound is making its way into the fire service.
CBD Causes Failed Drug Tests? A New Study From Johns Hopkins University
A small study showed that participants using Full Spectrum CBD (which contains THC) failed a urinalysis drug test.CBD is a game-changer for the fire service. It's an anti-inflammatory, helps regulate sleep cycles and is anti-anxiety.&nb...