Resources & Information
The Slow Normalisation of the Abnormal — and the Unwinding We Don’t Talk About
One of the strangest parts of this job isn’t the big incidents. It’s what happens after.
Not the call itself. Not the...
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The Streets That Stay With You
Some calls linger in the background long after the sirens fade, resurfacing years later in everyday moments
Growing u...
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The Job Can’t Be Your Entire Identity
Most of us walk into the job thinking about the exciting bits.
Lights and sirens. Big incidents. Camaraderie. The sto...
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The aching red: Firefighters often silently suffer from trauma and job‑related stress
Matthew was exposed to unimaginable scenes of pain and suffering in his job over more than a decade as a firefighter....
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Always On: How the Job Follows Us Home
You’re off duty. Sitting somewhere quiet—maybe at a café, maybe at home. For a moment, things feel normal. Then a tru...
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A Firefighter’s Story: Finding Self-Compassion through MDMA-Assisted Therapy
First responders stand as pillars of strength and courage, but it is easy to forget that even the bravest amo...
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Firefighter Syndrome: Addressing long-term psychological, physical risks
By: Chris Frueh, PhD, Jadie Miller, Michelle L. O’Neill, Hon. BSc, ND, Brad Wylie, IsabellaZingray, Gina Rudine, Alo...
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Just Breathe: Simple Breathing Techniques for Firefighters
Firefighters know that no two shifts are ever the same. One day might involve routine calls and station work, while t...
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Cold Water Therapy: Ice Baths for Firefighter Recovery
 Firefighters regularly face physically demanding work, high heat, disrupted sleep and exposure to stressful incident...
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Sauna Recovery: A Health & Wellbeing Tool for Australian Firefighters
After several hours on the fireground, the thought of sitting in a hot sauna might seem far from appealing. H...
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The Power of TRE for Firefighters: A Natural Solution to Combat Trauma
By: Arjuna George Fire Chief (ret)
In 2020, a significant health awakening prompted me to address my nervous system ...
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To improve firefighters’ mental health, we can’t wait for them to reach out – we need to ‘reach in’
Many firefighters will by now be exhausted, having been on the front line of Australia’s bushfire crisis for weeks or...
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