When You Did the Best You Could: Finding Peace After Difficult Calls
“You’re responding to the worst event of someone’s life. There’s nothing you could have done by the time you respond to this call to change
“You’re responding to the worst event of someone’s life. There’s nothing you could have done by the time you respond to this call to change
“His life was defined by one moment … he felt imprisoned by the helpless feeling of not knowing how to heal.” This quote from Dan
When you first stepped into your uniform, fresh from training, every call was about protocols and procedures. Your mind ran through checklists, calculated drug doses,
Every first responder knows the feeling, that moment when a call comes in and your body instantly shifts into high gear. So why is it
When Smokey Bear said “Only YOU can prevent forest fires,” he wasn’t just talking about campfire safety. He was talking about personal responsibility. Today, I
Picture a brand new house with perfectly clean windows. Every surface gleams without a single streak or smudge. That’s how you started life. You saw
If you’re a first responder, you know the feeling. That heightened state of alertness during your shift when you’re fully engaged, quick-thinking, and ready for
As a first responder, you’ve likely heard the term “resilience” thrown around in training sessions and department meetings. But what does resilience actually mean, and
As a first responder, you’ve dedicated your career to helping others in their darkest moments. You run toward danger when everyone else runs away. You
As a first responder, you face a unique challenge balancing the intense bonds of your professional family with the deep connections of your home life.
When you’re rushing to a call or standing at the scene of a fatal accident, your body responds in ways that have kept humans alive
As a first responder, you understand the importance of having reliable tools at your disposal. You maintain your equipment, practice your skills, and prepare for
As a first responder, when was the last time you received genuinely positive feedback about your performance from a supervisor? If you’re like most, you
In a profession where darkness often overshadows hope, where trauma is routine, and where cynicism can easily take root, how does a person of faith
You know how your vehicle has warning lights that tell you something needs attention? Your body and mind have warning lights too. As a first
When we talk about suicide in the first responder community, it’s crucial to understand that suicide isn’t about wanting to die, it’s about wanting unbearable