Podcasts
Jadie Miller & Chris Frueh: Episode - 748
Firefighter Syndrome Could It Be Affecting You Too: Episode - 46
Firefighter Syndrome Could It Be Affecting You Too: Episode - 46
Jadie Miller is a veteran Canadian firefighter and the founder of Pyroc. Dr Christopher Frueh is a Clinical Psychologist, co-founder of Pyroc and the man who created the diagnosis "Operator Syndrome". We discuss Jadie's traumatic childhood, being homeless at 8 years old, her journey into the fire service, Chris' journey into psychology, t
Jadie Miller is a veteran Canadian firefighter and the founder of Pyroc. Dr Christopher Frueh is a Clinical Psychologist, co-founder of Pyroc and the man who created the diagnosis "Operator Syndrome". We discuss Jadie's traumatic childhood, being homeless at 8 years old, her journey into the fire service, Chris' journey into psychology, the holistic approach to mental ill health, "Firefighter Syndrome", sleep deprivation and much more.
Firefighter Syndrome Could It Be Affecting You Too: Episode - 46
Firefighter Syndrome Could It Be Affecting You Too: Episode - 46
Firefighter Syndrome Could It Be Affecting You Too: Episode - 46
We in emergency services want to solve problems. This applies on way more than just 911 calls and sometimes we have to try and solve problems with ourselves or a member of our crew. At times we can notice something is "off" with ourselves or one of our crew members and maybe we chalk it up to disengagement, sleep deprivation, or just havi
We in emergency services want to solve problems. This applies on way more than just 911 calls and sometimes we have to try and solve problems with ourselves or a member of our crew. At times we can notice something is "off" with ourselves or one of our crew members and maybe we chalk it up to disengagement, sleep deprivation, or just having a bad day. What happens if this bad day turns into a bad week, month or a bad few years?
This week on the Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast we have the honour of speaking with Firefighter Chief Jadie Miller and dive deep into a framework called "Firefighter Syndrome" that is absolutely worth learning about. This concept is part of the positive revolution for you as an emergency responder and looking at your health and wellness from a holistic angle!
Jadie Miller - Firefighter Syndrome: Episode - 3
Firefighter Syndrome Could It Be Affecting You Too: Episode - 46
Jadie Miller - Firefighter Syndrome: Episode - 3
In episode three of We Can’t Believe They Gave Us This Show, the hosts welcome Jadie Miller. They discover her inspiring journey, talk about her groundbreaking research on firefighter syndrome, and look at how it’s reshaping mental and physical health discussions in the fire service. From personal struggles to a mission of resilience, this conversation is a must-listen for all first responders.
Articles
University of HAWAII'I News
Firefighters who battled the deadly Lahaina wildfires on August 8 have earned immense gratitude for their efforts to fend off the historic inferno fed by hurricane force winds and large swaths of fire prone bone-dry brush.
Hawaii Public Radio
Researchers study 'Firefighter Syndrome' to understand the effects of chronic stress.
While Maui firefighters continue to work to extinguish wildfires around the island, the potential impact on their physical and psychological well-being becomes more and more apparent.
Researchers in 2021 found that firefighters are one of the least understood when it comes to medical research.
International Fire & Safety Journal
Firefighter Syndrome – Understanding Unseen Psychological & Physical Risks.
International Fire & Safety Journal (IFSJ) is your trusted global media platform for the global fire & safety industry, delivering the latest communications and content across multiple channels including the latest industry and people news, trends, projects, products and innovations affecting the global fire & safety market.
“Firefighter Syndrome”: A Unique Constellation of Interrelated Medical, Social, and Psychological Conditions
Every time you turn out, you willingly accept the risks that come with the occupation of firefighting. You took an oath and swore that you would respond if called. By climbing on that rig, you accept that other people are worth the risk, even if that means putting yourself in harm’s way and risking your life so they may live.
What an honour and a privilege that is to call this your “job.”
Researchers from University of Hawai‘i at Hilo develop framework for ‘Firefighter Syndrome’
" Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo have developed the framework for a condition that identifies the physical, mental and emotional issues that come with being a firefighter.
With the “Firefighter Syndrome,” Chris Frueh, a psychology professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, looked at short- and long-term medical, psychological and social risks firefighters can sustain in their line of work