firefighter, cycling, crossfit, Suicide Researcher, MPA, North Carolina Peer Support, QPR certified suicide prevention trainer
Raleigh, NC
Joined August 2009
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I’ll take care of his fine
#Texans Pro Bowl middle linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair fined $11,492 for unauthorized message on eye black Sunday vs. #Bills
Hind Rajab was a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli military firing several bullets along with six family members in Gaza City on January 29, 2024. Audio recordings of Hind calling for help sparked international outrage. In August, Israeli military confirmed soldiers fired on the vehicle and ordered an internal criminal investigation into the incident.
Al-Shaair was previously fined $11,593
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Mi hijo me llamó desde la universidad solo para decirme que me quiere. Nunca hace eso, reserve un vuelo sin decirle ni una palabra. Su compañero de cuarto abrió la puerta de la residencia y se quedó paralizado al verme allí parada, lo aparté y vi...
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By a vote of 27-17, Senate Democrats voted to stop sending arms shipments to a Netanyahu government which has waged a horrific, immoral and illegal war against the Palestinian people.
The tide is turning.
Americans don't want to spend billions to starve children in Gaza.
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Revised tactical worksheets thanks to some awesome feedback. Simple and easy and allows for multiple styles.
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Today, we tip our helmets & raise our research papers 🔬 to THE Dr. Lori Moore-Merrill, whose time as U.S. Fire Administrator has been nothing short of legendary.
Your legacy will blaze trails for generations. Thank you for your vision, leadership, & commitment to science 🧪 !
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🚨 Have you ordered your copy of *Hope Out of Darkness: A Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness* yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! 📚
This is a MUST-READ for anyone looking to understand mental wellness on a deeper level—whether you're facing challenges yourself or simply want to learn how to better support those who are. 🙌
Whether you're a first responder or someone who wants to make a real difference in the mental well-being of others, this book is a valuable resource packed with insights and practical advice for navigating difficult times. 💡
Don’t miss out—order your copy today and take the first step toward better mental wellness for you and those around you!
To order, visit: [fireengineeringbooks.com/boo…](fireengineeringbooks.com/boo…)
#MentalWellness #FirstResponderSupport #HopeOutOfDarkness #MustRead #SupportEachOther
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This basically captures the fun!
This week, CRACKYL travelled to Emmitsburg, MD to the U.S. National Fire Academy to participate in the Science to the Station Summit powered by the FRCE.
While there, we were able to get an update on the very hard work these amazing leaders are doing to mitigate the risks of occupational illness and keep our firefighters as safe as they can be.
Firefighters should know these people and how passionate they are about their life’s work.
We learned so much and are incredibly inspired to keep going to bring you the content and information that you’ve come to expect from us.
#nerdstock2024 #maryland #usfireacademy #firefighter #health #wellness #firedept #firedepartment #firefighters #firstresponders #firelife #fireservice #mentalhealth
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This morning, before the opening of Science to the Station powered by FRCE, we took a refreshing walk around the campus to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage and get the blood flowing.
Movement is essential for health and functional fitness! During our stroll, we shared valuable “nuggets of knowledge” on various topics, including nutrition, cancer, sleep, fitness, and even Neurotropic health.
It’s amazing how a little movement can spark meaningful conversations and deepen our understanding of wellness. Here’s to staying active and informed! #HealthAndWellness #ScienceToTheStation #FunctionalFitness
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Thank you to everyone who attended our 1-day Health and Wellness Workshop today at CityWorks in Belmont, NC! Despite losing power and running on a generator due to Hurricane Helene, it was fantastic to see a full class from the City of Belmont Fire Department and surrounding areas. Your commitment to learning about sleep, stress management, mental health awareness, and reducing exposure to carcinogens is truly inspiring. We hope the skills gained will lead to a healthier you and positively impact your fellow first responders. Keep up the great work in prioritizing mental and physical wellness!
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🌟 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 🌟
Join Chief Dena Ali today at 1 PM EST for an important webcast, "Addressing Suicide: A Proactive Approach to First Responder Mental Wellness."
Viewers will learn the importance of proactive mental health as a means to combat the many mental health disorders that are common among first responders, including depression, addiction, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Tragically, when not addressed, the end result of each of these can be suicide. You will learn methods to prevent suicide by learning its traceable causes. Rather than focusing on individual risk factors, this webcast will explain how creating an environment to encourage help-seeking behavior can alter an individual’s trajectory from reaching suicide.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn and support mental wellness in our community.
**Register here:** [Webcast Registration](clarionevents.zoom.us/webina…)
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We're here for you, today and every day. Call or text 988 to be connected with a trained, caring counselor 24/7/365. 💙 988lifeline.org #LaborDay
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Today kicks off #SuicidePreventionMonth. 💜
Create hope in your family & your community by educating yourself about #suicideprevention. Learn the warning signs & risk factors, how to support someone thinking about suicide, & familiarize yourself with 988. 988lifeline.org #SPM24
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Welcome to the Rock!
The #FDNY Fire academy.
Good morning from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Fire Academy! We look forward to seeing everyone on Day 1 of our 2 day workshop. #keeptraining #health #wellness #physicalfitness #firefighter #firstresponders
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Kindness is about character
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Did you know when providing support to peers dealing with difficulties, presence is far more important than solutions? We would all be wise to learn the behavior modeled by Piglet Because it's connection that matters.....
"Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh.
There was a pause.
"Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet.
"No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do."
"That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.
"What are you doing?" asked Pooh.
"Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult Days are like. I quite often don't feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either.
"But goodness," continued Piglet, "Difficult Days are so much easier when you know you've got someone there for you. And I'll always be here for you, Pooh."
And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs...he thought that his best friend had never been more right." - by A.A. Milne | Winnie the Pooh
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Did you know when providing support to peers dealing with difficulties, presence is far more important than solutions? We would all be wise to learn the behavior modeled by piglet. Because it’s connection that matters…..
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Overcoming Tuesday is a number 1 best selling book in the Fire & Emergency Services Biographies & Memoirs category!!
Prime Day ends tonight which means today is your last chance to get 50% off all versions!
Order here: Overcoming Tuesday: a.co/d/3K2JHjl
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We are happy to announce the addition of Chief Dena Ali to the FRCE team. In her new part time role, Chief Ali will be responsible for managing the FRCE behavioral health and cardiac programs. These are areas that Chief Ali has make significant progress.
More about Chief Dena Ali:
Dena Ali is a Battalion Chief with the Raleigh (NC) Fire Department where she has worked her way up the ranks. She previously served as a police officer for five years. Ali has a degree from North Carolina State University and an MPA from the University of North Carolina—Pembroke, where her research focused on firefighter suicide. As a graduate student, she was awarded the 2018 MPA student of the year. She has also received several awards throughout her career. One that she is most proud of is the NC Office of State Fire Marshal Honor, Courage, and Valor award that she earned for her steadfast effort to bring awareness to firefighter mental health through her vulnerability. Dena has also served as a subject matter expert at the National Fire Academy where she assisted in curriculum review for their health and wellness curriculum. Dena is the founder and director of North Carolina Peer Support where she helped to develop their statewide curriculum. She is also the author of the soon to be released book "Hope out of Darkness a Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness" which will be published by Fire Engineering.
