Health & Wellness
FireRescue1’s Health and Wellness resource center provides practical, evidence-informed guidance to support physical fitness, mental health and long-term career resilience. Coverage includes injury prevention, nutrition, sleep, stress management, cancer awareness and behavioral health to help fire service professionals remain healthy, capable and mission-ready on and off duty.
The appeal comes weeks after a judge barred the Baltimore County paramedic from his family’s home amid allegations tied to a firehouse and a continuing police investigation
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DiGiovanna, a Lexipol ambassador and FireRescue1 contributor, led the Verdugo Fire Academy where he trained and mentored thousands of recruits and firefighters
Firefighters scored major victories at both the state and federal levels last week, with New Hampshire approving $5 million for statewide cancer and heart disease screenings
A newly updated policy will allow Howard County firefighters to use medical cannabis while off duty in 2026, with safeguards in place to address safety, testing and fitness for duty
Data showing reduced sleep during 7 a.m. starts prompted West Metro to delay firefighter shift times by two hours
It’s that time of year when fire departments across the country engage in a different kind of light display; send us a snapshot of your station’s holiday decorations!
The model blends red light therapy, infrared sauna and cold immersion into a synergistic system designed to support firefighter health
The decontamination unit comes with four exercise bikes specifically designed not to off-gas in the heat
Making the annual visits mandatory reduces stigma, normalizes care and ensures that those most at risk don’t avoid needed support
Explore the most-popular resources of the year, from tactical guidance and command insights to station planning and wellness support
Medical experts say the disease risk from a Baltimore County paramedic’s alleged contamination of co-workers’ food and items is minimal, but firefighters report significant anxiety and uncertainty
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Choose a “culturally competent clinician” who uses standardized, solutions-focused treatment protocols to treat duty-related PTSD
“Set the standard": Turn a Florida hazing incident into a training and a culture-reset moment for your crew
Starting in July 2026, Carmel firefighters will shift to a 48/96 schedule, a move leaders say could improve sleep, recovery and work-life balance
Staffing takes time, but a rehab station addresses members’ critical health need right now
How high-drive, disaster-ready dogs train, deploy and partner with handlers to support complex search operations
St. Paul Fire Department’s long-shuttered Station 3 has reopened after a $3 million overhaul
Hands-on drills at Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department expose service dogs to real emergency sights and sounds
Hansel had a million-dollar nose and a sandwich problem
Ohio lawmakers have set aside $40 million to launch a Post-Traumatic Stress Fund that will help firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel cover lost wages and medical costs tied to duty-related PTSD
The downloadable graphic shows the proper step-by-step doffing process aimed at protecting firefighters from harmful contaminants trapped in their gear
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- National Firefighter Registry for Cancer goes offline following NIOSH layoffs
- Texas FD makes history in move to 24/72 shift schedule
- S.C. fire department tests ‘1323' shift to improve work-life balance
- Florida legislation recommends FDs limit standard firefighter shifts to 42 hours per week
- Mass. FD’s ‘PFAS-free’ gear fails lab test, shows high toxic levels