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Volunteer Fire Department Consolidation in Pennsylvania
This article is based off of my Robert Morris University Honors Undergraduate thesis ("Allegheny County Volunteer Fire Departments and the Issue of Consolidation”) analyzing the state of the volunteer fire service, issues facing volunteers, and the role of consolidation.
As well, it delves into the benefits and disadvantages of consolidation and when it should/should not be utilized. This article has been cited seven times by others. Full thesis available upon request.
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Maintaining Mental Health: Resources for Firefighters
Maintaining mental health is critical for firefighters and all first responders. This article examines the growing mental health problem in the fire service and provides ideas on maintaining mental health.
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How Mentoring Can Foster Officer Development
Often, firefighters look to their officers as mentors. What impact does mentoring have on developing those officers and preparing them for the responsibilities of the role? Two officers shared their insights.
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Mental Fitness and Firefighting
Actively assessing and responding to your mental health is beneficial to firefighter’s off and on the job, just as it is for physical health. This article looks at maintaining mental fitness and the importance of resiliency.
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Thoughts on Therapy
Dissecting myths on therapy and the ins-and-outs of different types of therapy and their applicable situations
Issue 4 January 2022 - April 2022 CRACKYL Magazine Pages 80 -81
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Internal Size-Up for Mental Health
How performing a regular “internal size up” can help maintain your mental health and recognize issues.
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Embracing tech tools to help manage your volunteer fire department
Examining the technology tools that can assist volunteer fire departments in managing their administrative tasks.
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Beyond Mental Health Awareness
Discussing mental health conditions in-depth.
CRACKYLmag.com - 2022
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Managing Chronic Illness on the Clock
Many firefighters are proactive in managing the health risks associated with firefighting, but some begin the job with a history of managing chronic illness. In certain instances, the seriousness of their condition may impact their eligibility for hire, or it may be monitored throughout their career.
2024 - CRACKYLmag.com