The First Twenty

"The truth is that this COVID hangover" is real, and it could be impacting our firefighters’ ability to do their job safely, which under the wrong circumstances could have some terrible outcomes. We could have firefighters that need a shift or two before they are 100%." Wichita Falls, TX, Fire Chief Ken Prillaman explains his reality of returning to work after #COVID19 and his new approach to make sure his #firefighters are 100% before stepping back into the station and on the rig. #FirstResponders #Firefighter https://www.firehouse.com//fit-for-duty-under-the-cloud-of

Tune in today at 3pm!! As phases 1A and 1B of the #COVID19 vaccine get distributed, many organizations are fighting for their #firefighters and #EMS workers to receive these important doses. While many #firstresponders have been eager to be vaccinated, some statistics are showing that as many as half of firefighters are still hesitant. Tune in today to get the facts and hear answers to important questions about the COVID-19 vaccine from our friends at the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research and the IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs.

#TheRoadToResilience #Community #Faith #Compassion #Gratitude #Action #Resilience

"If you can't fly then run, If you can't run, then walk, If you can't walk then crawl, But whatever you do you have to keep moving forward!"... - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It Begins With You. #MLK #MLKDay #Faith #Community #Compassion #Gratitude #Action #Resilience #TheRoadtoResilience See more

We Remember Today marks the 79th anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack shocked the United States and sparked America's entry into World War II. A Date Which Will Live in Infamy. Please take a moment to remember and honor the sacrifices made that day and the sacrifices that followed during World War II. It Begins With Remembrance... #PearlHarbor #Remembrance #America #Honor #Duty #Sacrifice #LandoftheFree #BecauseoftheBrave

As #firefighters the odds are often stacked against us. Take control of your odds by staying physically and mentally resilient for the job! The Road to Resilience #TheRoadToResilience #resilience #Action #Faith #Gratitude #Community #Compassion

Answer The Call this #GivingTuesday. Support the health of your firefighters. Support The First Twenty. Help us improve the mental and physical performance of those serving on the frontlines of our communities. https://bit.ly/SupportTheFirstTwenty #Firefighter #FirstResponder #TogetherWeRise #TheRoadtoResilience

"Training on forcible entry and ladder placement is great, but if our firefighters cannot physically carry a ladder or force a door, then our abilities are only book-knowledge deep. The same can be said if our members have biceps of steel, can lift ungodly amounts of weight, and run for miles without getting tired, but are unable to accurately read flow paths or perform a simple search pattern." To truly prepare for our job as firefighters, we must not only perfect our knowledge of the craft and real-life scenarios but also have the physical fitness to carry out these tasks and protect our community. #TacticalAthlete #Firefighter #FirefighterFit #FirefighterFitness #FirstResponderFit https://www.firehouse.com//training-or-working-out-why-we-