Category Archives: firefighters

9-11 Brings Anxiety for Many of Us

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

Like all of you, 911 is really tough to reflect on each year. Those of us who worked on site at Ground Zero remember horrible pain, vulnerability, panic, anxiety, depression, and many other feelings that cause us great discomfort. It … Continue reading →

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Grief Can Be an Awful but Powerful Motivator

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

Buried memories of tragedy resurface for many of us each Memorial Day. I flash back to Yarnell, Arizona in 2013 when nineteen Granite Mountain Hotshot Firefighters, ranging in age from 21 to 43, were trapped and killed in a wildfire. … Continue reading →

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