CRACKYL Magazine

31/01/2025

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31/01/2025

Most of us are aware of the stress that comes with the job. Less is known, however, about the impact that stress has on your nutrition. This article by registered dietitian Chloë Schweinshaut tells you more.

Thrive Most firefighters are aware of the stress that comes with the job. Less is known, however, about the impact of stress on nutrition.

30/01/2025

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29/01/2025

Physical recovery is about adapting to stress by balancing your nervous system and managing muscle soreness, while recognizing individual differences and prioritizing consistent training by listening to your body. Find out more in this article.

Physical recovery involves adapting to stress by balancing your nervous system and managing muscle soreness.

28/01/2025

Recalibrating your relationship with stress may prolong your career and life. Learn more in this article.

Recalibrating your relationship with stress may prolong your career and life By Christina Dizon This article originally appeared in the Winter 2025 issue. View the full issue here. I wasn’t even out of training when a senior firefighter took me aside, sat me down, and told me how necessary it woul...

23/01/2025

The physical, mental, and emotional demands firefighters face are often high. To maintain health and well-being throughout our careers, we must be mindful of the stress we experience day-to-day. There are two key types of stress loads that firefighters encounter at different stages of their careers: Allostatic load and total training load. Ryan Provencher of Firefighter Peak Performance tells you all about it in this article.

To maintain health and well-being throughout our careers, we must be mindful of the stress we experience day to day.

22/01/2025

The use of vinegar as a remedy for various ailments is not new. In this article, Ed Lippie explores the health claims and scientific evidence surrounding this tangy trend.

We explore the health claims and scientific evidence surrounding this tangy trend.

21/01/2025

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21/01/2025

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21/01/2025

You’re no stranger to high-stress situations, long shifts, and the emotional toll that comes with being a firefighter. You’re wired to handle emergencies and put others first, but when it comes to your own mental health, asking for help might feel like uncharted territory. In this article, learn how to make it feel easier.

Prioritize your mental health with these practical steps to find the right support.

20/01/2025

Stepping into a brand-new year marks a good time to pause and reflect. For us, life often feels like a non-stop rush of calls, shifts, and responsibilities. But the start of the year is a chance to breathe, reset, and think about where you are and where you want to go. Find out more in this article.

The new year is a chance to reflect not just on where you’ve been, but where you want to go.

17/01/2025

We all know shift work can impact family life. But have you ever thought about exactly how? Knowing how is the first step toward maintaining positive family relationships.

A study has found accommodations to shift work were made at the family unit level, not individually.

16/01/2025

Together, we can make a long-lasting impact on the future of the fire service and protect ourselves, as well as future firefighters. 🚒🔥

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Together, we are stronger. 💪

Big shoutout to CDC, NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, & East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company Inc. for their support in making this video a reality!

16/01/2025

Who's up for a challenge that will enhance the way you're response ready? Optimize your fitness and nutrition, and improve your firefighter performance with CRACKYL’s 28-Day Firefighter Tactical Fitness Challenge. Ryan Provencher of Firefighter Peak Performance has you covered. Learn more and sign up today in this article!

Optimize your fitness and nutrition, improve your firefighter performance: Be response ready.

15/01/2025

Ever wonder why some people can handle stress and trauma and others can’t? Some people seem mentally bulletproof. They can attend a scene and see horrifying things and move on as if nothing had happened. Learn more in this article.

Even without full-blown PTSD, firefighters can experience symptoms and develop problems that can knock their feet out from under them.

14/01/2025

Not only have Dalmatians become synonymous with fire service culture of the past, they continue to add value for firefighters today. Find out more in this article.

Not only have Dalmatians become synonymous with fire service culture of the past, they continue to add value for firefighters today.

13/01/2025

Our culture today is embracing healthcare solutions that address the root cause of a problem. Older generations want to know why they need to take medication (and if they can go without it), while younger generations want to know why we’re suppressing access to this natural compound with medical use cases: Cannabis. Learn more in this article by Jon Vought of Rescue 1 CBD.

Navigating the legal and policy challenges of medicinal cannabis in the fire service.

10/01/2025

If our stigma about discussing and seeking treatment for behavioral health is dead, where do we focus next? Rick Markley explores the answer in this article.

Is the mental health stigma dead in the fire service? Based on all the talk and writing, you’d have to say “no.”