When I first started thinking about this idea, I hesitated. Whether I like to admit it or not, gaming as a tool for real-world skill development is still a stretch for many. I’ve long held that multiplayer games have a deep opportunity to practice strategy and communication. Tabletop role-playing games let us share the experiences
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This breathing technique may be the fastest way we know of to bring our body back to baseline when we're experiencing stress.
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One thing this field manual - and it's written like a field manual, more on that later - it has specific notes. From equipment considerations to defining search techniques.
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Despite the running water, we turn towards it and start to figure out how to move against it. The problem is, we have to figure it out while we're fighting it.
Resiliency is about preparing for a future where you'll be stood against trouble. Let's focus this conversation on a tool-set we already use; forcible entry.
Casting a wide net, MISSIONFORWARD aims to provide actionable resiliency tools to first responders, active duty military and adjacent communities.
James has an awesome mental tool available that is used to support the theme of this article; habit stacking. We can apply this equation to existing habits to cue a new habit.
There is mystery in fishing, excitement in not knowing what memory you'll pull up from below.
The hardest part of growth is finding out you're not as good as you thought at something. After that, it's just a matter of time, effort, pace and cadence to get better.
Not only are the ‘Big 4’ tools used for helping to prepare for responses to trauma, they’re also suited for recovery.
One thing this field manual - and it's written like a field manual, more on that later - it has specific notes. From equipment considerations to defining search techniques.
The Wedge is a free and open-source program for goal setting and aggressive work. I’ve been running this program since 2009. For about a year and a half now, I’ve been offering
Where careers are concerned, the fire service is built upon a foundation of heritage and sacrifice that very few paths share. Being included in this legacy is nothing short of a gift.
