Take a minute to think about the phrase, “to serve.” What does it mean to you—not as a slogan, but as a lived reality? What emotion does it stir when Continue Reading
First Responder
The Unseen Demands On Our First Responders
by Warriors Heart Hannah Edwards*, a Connecticut Police Officer, lives quietly with her service K9, Thor. An Army Veteran, who transitioned into Continue Reading
The Truth and “The Truth”
I project memory against the frames of reality. The sterile digital reality void of all the emotional and physical perceptions of the body. I Continue Reading
A Peculiar Drug: Celebrating EMS Week
by Duncan Rhinehart [Editor's Note: "A Peculiar Drug" is more than a reflection on emergency medicine—it’s a meditation on purpose, pain, and the Continue Reading
The Red Line – Exposing PTSd in Fire Rescue – Through Their Eyes
by Warriors Heart The fire service is renowned for its bravery, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property. However, Continue Reading
You’ve Been up for 22 Hours and Haven’t Eaten in 12: Don’t Miss
One thing I think most civilians do not understand about the life of an operational military member, their immediate support units, and first Continue Reading
Chasing Fear with 62 Romeo and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Written by Special Guest Author: D.D. Finder Fear was my first true memory. When my little brain first switched on, there was no joy or Continue Reading
Why Medics Should Train Like Fighters—Not Doctors
The day you choose to be a medic is the day you waive the luxury of being overweight, lazy, or undisciplined. Unfortunately, most don’t realize that Continue Reading
Why Do I Miss the Bad Times, and What If I Don’t Enjoy What I’m Good At?
Like a nervous farmer a week away from harvesting a bumper crop I woke up at 0200 to check the weather. I was the on-call point of contact for the Continue Reading
When the Winds Die Down: What Hurricanes Teach Us about Preparedness
I grew up on the coast of Georgia with the smell of marsh mud and the local pulp mill. During the summer, I’d ski the dark rivers of the coast Continue Reading
The Eternal Hour
by Timothy Rhinehart Christmastime 2023 “What’s that you’re choking on?” I looked up. My cousin was talking to her daughter, seated in a Continue Reading
Understanding Different Ballistic Plates
Ballistic plates are often mentioned together with body armor and armored vests. It is a ballistic plate that actually takes the energy of the bullet Continue Reading