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👀 What Do Firefighters Want? Top Eye-Opening Stats From 2024 Survey

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Kait Price & Martin Lemay
December 30, 2024

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🚨 The "What Firefighters Want in 2024" survey reveals some eye-opening insights into the current state of the firefighting community. As expected, firefighters are voicing some serious concerns, with leadership issues topping the list. A shocking number of respondents pointed to a lack of strong leadership as a key factor affecting everything from safety on the fire ground to morale and department operations.

Mental health is another major topic, with stress management and overall well-being being front and center in many responses. It’s clear that firefighting isn’t just physically demanding, it’s mentally taxing too. The survey also highlights the ongoing battle with understaffing, with many firefighters feeling stretched thin as their teams struggle to handle the demands of an ever-growing workload.

But it’s not all doom and gloom, there are some hopeful takeaways. Many respondents emphasized the need for better training and resources, expressing a desire to see more focus on improving department operations and supporting personnel through mental health programs and wellness initiatives. As always, the drive to make things better and push for improvements is strong, showing that the firefighting community is ready to tackle these challenges head-on.

Read the full article here from FireRescue1.

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2025 is only a few days away - let’s make this year the best yet!

💪 Understanding your fitness level is the first step toward achieving your health goals. It gives you a clear starting point and helps you set realistic, personalized objectives. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned athlete, knowing your strengths and areas for improvement keeps you motivated and focused.

Now, let’s talk about Tabata! Tabatas are like the espresso shot of workouts—short, intense, and guaranteed to leave you wide-eyed and questioning your life choices. It’s 20 seconds of all-out effort, 10 seconds to rethink your decision, and then you do it 7 more times because, well… fitness. By the end, you’ll feel like a sweaty superhero...or a soggy noodle, but hey, progress is progress! LET’S GO! 

🟢 1 Tabata per exercise (20 sec on AMRAP, 10 sec off - 8 rounds = 1 Tabata)

  • Push-ups

  • Bodyweight squats

  • Flutter kicks

  • Burpees (or up downs)

  • Cardio machine (bike, treadmill, rower… you choose)

*For each exercise, keep track of your reps per round, and reps total. For the cardio portion, track the calories given by the machine you choose. Do this same workout next quarter and watch how much you’ll progress!

🔵 Cool Down: 1 min each

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"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. It’s what carries you through when motivation fades." — Will Moore

🏅 Imagine embarking on a thrilling adventure toward your dreams, fueled by the fiery rocket of motivation. Yet, as the initial excitement wanes, it's the steadfast engine of discipline that propels you forward, ensuring you stay on course even when challenges arise. This dynamic duo, motivation and discipline, forms the cornerstone of personal achievement.

Motivation ignites your journey, sparked by internal passions or external incentives. Intrinsic motivation, driven by personal satisfaction, often leads to deeper fulfillment, while extrinsic motivation, influenced by outside rewards, can provide immediate impetus. However, motivation alone can be fleeting. That's where discipline steps in as your reliable co-pilot. Discipline is the consistent commitment to your goals, enabling you to persevere regardless of fluctuating feelings or external circumstances. By cultivating discipline through purposeful habits and routines, you create a sustainable path to success, transforming initial motivation into lasting achievement.

In essence, while motivation may light the spark, it's discipline that keeps the flame burning. By harmonizing both, you equip yourself to navigate the journey toward your goals with resilience and unwavering determination.

Read the full article here and get stoked to start off 2025 with a BANG!

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