In an industry where important and creative new ideas and technologies are being explored and developed for the health and well-being of our First Responders - are we forgetting to look back to some of the basics? Are we having enough discussion about the obvious FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE against ill-health and disease - one that each individual and family can personally manage, in conjunction with, or even despite whatever “programs” and “protections” your agency does or does not offer? We all want to be and stay healthy. But what does that really mean? What does that look like in a practical sense? And in our busy lives, what manageable steps can we take in order to achieve our goals? In this session we will explore the answers to these questions as well as get a personal, individualized snap-shot of where each participant currently sees themselves on their own journey to establishing their First Line of Defense against ill-health and disease. In an industry fraught with occupational hazards, there is great hope for a healthier future as we all work together towards the same goal.

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