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.
Biophilic elements, natural light and advanced decontamination spaces highlight the commitment to firefighter wellness
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Testifying before lawmakers, police and firefighters said protecting peer counseling conversations would encourage participation and help address burnout, substance abuse and suicide risks
Lorain County leaders say the formal recognition will boost access to mental-health resources, training and protections
Tacoma Lieutenant Matt Frank’s battle with melanoma underscores why firefighters face higher cancer rates and how departments are working to reduce exposure and improve early detection
Snow can hinder the size-up, hiding dangers and firefighter tools, and requires more effort to effect a fire attack, making rehab a must
My personal journey proves the power of NFPA 1582 physicals in detecting cancer and cardiac abnormalities
The bravest leaders fight the fires you can’t see
We have to support each other and be willing to give help — and not just through dark humor or a slap on the back with a “you good?”
Public backlash and political pressure led the city’s workers’ comp provider to reverse course and approve care for a Fort Worth firefighter severely injured in a collapse
Emporia officials approved a $6.27 million remodel of Fire Station 2, using savings from the new Fire Station 1 project to improve safety, wellness and efficiency without increasing overall costs or raising taxes
Estimates show Baltimore County could spend about $263,000 on hazmat cleanings and ice machine replacements at all fire stations following a paramedic misconduct investigation
COMPLETE COVERAGE
From idea to implementation, fire service leaders detail the process of standing up health centers that are redefining firefighter readiness
Red flags are rarely subtle in hindsight
These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience
As the Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates said, “If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.”
Emily Hitchings and Greg Friese analyze the wellness impact of the West Metro Fire Department changing shift change to 9 a.m.
The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed late Wednesday that SAMHSA funding will be restored following backlash from grantees and lawmakers
How to lean into a customer-focused approach to modern fire service delivery
Jason Kelly, a 20-year veteran of the Bristol Fire Department known for his technical expertise and infectious positivity, died unexpectedly over the weekend
Founded by Roger Baker, Rehab Five delivers hydration, cooling, food and decontamination support at hundreds of fires each year
With the right training and direction, rapid intervention should never be a dull assignment
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