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FRCE promotes quality educational awareness and research to reduce physical, emotional, and psychological health and wellness issues for first responders

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🚨 June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month 🚨 To all first responder brothers—real strength includes taking care of your mental health. Asking for help isn’t weakness; it’s courage. Check in with yourself and your crew. You’re not alone. For free resources and support,

🚨 June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month 🚨

To all first responder brothers—real strength includes taking care of your mental health. Asking for help isn’t weakness; it’s courage.

Check in with yourself and your crew. You’re not alone.

For free resources and support,
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👨‍🚒💙 Happy Father’s Day 💙👮‍♂️ Today we honor the fathers who serve our communities with courage, compassion, and strength—whether you're suiting up for the job or supporting loved ones who do. To the first responder dads, and the dads of first responders: thank you for your

👨‍🚒💙 Happy Father’s Day 💙👮‍♂️

Today we honor the fathers who serve our communities with courage, compassion, and strength—whether you're suiting up for the job or supporting loved ones who do.

To the first responder dads, and the dads of first responders: thank you for your
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🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 is here! 🚨 📅 June 15–21 This year’s campaign focuses on the behavioral health of first responders—and it starts with the first step in RESET: RECOGNIZE. We must recognize that the demands of this job can take a serious toll. From anxiety

🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 is here! 🚨

📅 June 15–21

This year’s campaign focuses on the behavioral health of first responders—and it starts with the first step in RESET: RECOGNIZE.

We must recognize that the demands of this job can take a serious toll. From anxiety
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🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 continues! 🚨 📅 June 15–21 Today’s focus is on EDUCATE — making sure everyone, including family members, knows how to recognize the signs of behavioral health issues in first responders. Signs may include: • Increased anger or

🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 continues! 🚨

📅 June 15–21

Today’s focus is on EDUCATE — making sure everyone, including family members, knows how to recognize the signs of behavioral health issues in first responders.

Signs may include:
• Increased anger or
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Happy Juneteenth! Today, we recognize the importance of June 19, 1865—a historic day that marked the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is a time to reflect on freedom, progress, and the ongoing pursuit of equality for all. 🇺🇸

Happy Juneteenth!

Today, we recognize the importance of June 19, 1865—a historic day that marked the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is a time to reflect on freedom, progress, and the ongoing pursuit of equality for all. 🇺🇸
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🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 continues! 🚨 📅 June 15–21 Today’s focus is on EMPOWER. Empowering responders means creating a culture where asking for help is seen as strength—not weakness. Every member of your team should know it’s okay to speak up, seek support, and

🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 continues! 🚨

📅 June 15–21

Today’s focus is on EMPOWER.

Empowering responders means creating a culture where asking for help is seen as strength—not weakness. Every member of your team should know it’s okay to speak up, seek support, and
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🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 continues! 🚨 📅 June 15–21 Today’s focus: TRAINING Behavioral health training should be both resource- and risk-based to meet the needs of first responders. Recommended training topics include: ✅ Psychological First Aid ✅ Community

🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 continues! 🚨

📅 June 15–21

Today’s focus: TRAINING

Behavioral health training should be both resource- and risk-based to meet the needs of first responders.

Recommended training topics include:
✅ Psychological First Aid
✅ Community
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🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 continues! 🚨 📅 June 15–21 Today’s focus: STRATEGIES When it comes to behavioral health, preparation matters. Departments should develop both proactive and reactive strategies to support their members. Effective strategies include: ✅

🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 continues! 🚨

📅 June 15–21

Today’s focus: STRATEGIES

When it comes to behavioral health, preparation matters. Departments should develop both proactive and reactive strategies to support their members.

Effective strategies include:
✅
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🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 wraps up today! 🚨 📅 June 15–21 This week, we focused on the behavioral health stressors first responders face — from trauma exposure and long hours to burnout and financial strain. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is key. That

🚨 Firefighter Safety Stand Down 2025 wraps up today! 🚨

📅 June 15–21

This week, we focused on the behavioral health stressors first responders face — from trauma exposure and long hours to burnout and financial strain.

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is key. That
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We always love seeing our gear bags in action! 💪 Huge shoutout to all the attendees of the Great Lakes H.O.T.—keep up the hard work, keep training, and keep taking steps to reduce your cancer risk. Together, we are stronger! 🔥

We always love seeing our gear bags in action! 💪 Huge shoutout to all the attendees of the Great Lakes H.O.T.—keep up the hard work, keep training, and keep taking steps to reduce your cancer risk. Together, we are stronger! 🔥
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☀️ With extreme heat rolling in and summer in full swing, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of dehydration! Our good friend Rescue RD - Megan Lautz shared these quick and effective hydration tips for first responders: 💧 Keep a 40 oz stainless steel tumbler filled and

☀️ With extreme heat rolling in and summer in full swing, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of dehydration!

Our good friend Rescue RD - Megan Lautz shared these quick and effective hydration tips for first responders:

💧 Keep a 40 oz stainless steel tumbler filled and
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🚨 Firefighters face a higher risk for colon cancer — but awareness and early detection can save lives. At the First Responder Center for Excellence, we’re committed to sharing vital health and safety information. Check out this important tip from the FDNY, featuring our video

🚨 Firefighters face a higher risk for colon cancer — but awareness and early detection can save lives.

At the First Responder Center for Excellence, we’re committed to sharing vital health and safety information. Check out this important tip from the FDNY, featuring our video
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Want to get your hands on one of our cool safety green gear bags? We’ll be giving them away at these upcoming conferences! Save the dates: July 14–18 – Aurora, IL Firemanship Conference firemanshipconference.com October 5-10 – Kitsap County, WA PNW Fire Conference

Want to get your hands on one of our cool safety green gear bags?

We’ll be giving them away at these upcoming conferences!

Save the dates:

July 14–18 – Aurora, IL
Firemanship Conference
firemanshipconference.com

October 5-10 – Kitsap County, WA 
PNW Fire Conference
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Sometimes it's the smallest actions that speak the loudest. Seeing our Program Manager, Chief Dena Ali, simply pouring a cup of coffee for her crew in Raleigh, NC is a reminder of what true leadership looks like—quiet, consistent, and rooted in service. This is exactly why we

Sometimes it's the smallest actions that speak the loudest.

Seeing our Program Manager, Chief Dena Ali, simply pouring a cup of coffee for her crew in Raleigh, NC is a reminder of what true leadership looks like—quiet, consistent, and rooted in service.

This is exactly why we
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🔥 New FREE Online Training for Firefighters 🔥 We’re proud to announce the release of three new FREE online classes focused on the often overlooked risks our firefighters face during wildfire incidents. As wildfires continue to increase across the nation, it's more important

🔥 New FREE Online Training for Firefighters 🔥

We’re proud to announce the release of three new FREE online classes focused on the often overlooked risks our firefighters face during wildfire incidents.

As wildfires continue to increase across the nation, it's more important
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🔥 Today is National Wildland Firefighter Day — and what better way to honor our wildland firefighters than by investing in their long-term health and safety? As wildfire activity continues to rise across the nation, it’s crucial that our fire service community is prepared — not

🔥 Today is National Wildland Firefighter Day — and what better way to honor our wildland firefighters than by investing in their long-term health and safety?

As wildfire activity continues to rise across the nation, it’s crucial that our fire service community is prepared — not
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🎆 We would like to remind everyone to celebrate safely this 4th of July weekend! The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending a professional show. Fireworks in the hands of consumers can lead to serious injuries — even sparklers burn at 1,200°F! 🔥 For safety tips and fun

🎆 We would like to remind everyone to celebrate safely this 4th of July weekend!

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending a professional show. Fireworks in the hands of consumers can lead to serious injuries — even sparklers burn at 1,200°F! 🔥

For safety tips and fun
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🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from all of us at the First Responder Center for Excellence! Today, as we celebrate our nation's independence, we want to thank the brave first responders who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe—on holidays and every day. Your dedication and

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🚨 New Release Alert! 🚨 We’re proud to continue our Training Tips series—quick, practical tools focused on Health, Wellness, Safety, and Resiliency. 🔥 This edition: Creating a Safety Plan for Suicidal Thoughts Suicidal thoughts aren’t weakness—they’re a signal that something

🚨 New Release Alert! 🚨

We’re proud to continue our Training Tips series—quick, practical tools focused on Health, Wellness, Safety, and Resiliency.

🔥 This edition: Creating a Safety Plan for Suicidal Thoughts

Suicidal thoughts aren’t weakness—they’re a signal that something
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🌍🚑 Happy International Paramedic Day! 🚑🌍 Today we recognize the dedication, compassion, and resilience of paramedics around the world. Thank you for the lifesaving work you do every day in service to others. We’re proud to support you with a wide range of resources and FREE

🌍🚑 Happy International Paramedic Day! 🚑🌍

Today we recognize the dedication, compassion, and resilience of paramedics around the world. Thank you for the lifesaving work you do every day in service to others.

We’re proud to support you with a wide range of resources and FREE