Fitness & Health
Preparation transforms uncertainty into confidence and ensures your organization is ready for whatever comes next
FITNESS IN FOCUS
SAFER, AFG funds will help the Fullerton Fire Department restore ALS, reduce response times and launch a wellness program
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to fire and EMS professionals with an abundance of discounts
Minnesota firefighters continue to support one another and serve the department with a monthly breakfast that helps maintain their identity as firefighters
Fatalities that occur during agility tests and academy drills underscore the need for tougher medical screening, heat-stress limits and on-site EMS
Your top questions about this elite event, answered
CAL FIRE Captain Chris Wetzel and his treating mental health provider detail his road from defeat to appreciation in the aftermath of tragedy
The agency ends across-the-board vaccine guidance and urges individuals, especially seniors, to consult their clinicians
Richmond Firefighter Jonathan Clarke alleges companies like 3M, Chemours and Honeywell knew turnout gear contained cancer-linked “forever chemicals” but hid the danger
Several organizations, including FireRescue1, have been recognized for their efforts to boost enrollment in the registry
Oscar Monterossa, the lead paramedic during the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
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Stack the deck in your favor now, before the health battles become unwinnable
Long shifts, stress and sleep loss undermine firefighter readiness and safety, but new data-driven approaches offer hope
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Understanding our physiological stress response is key to managing chronic stress
Being a public safety professional can be very rewarding ... but it can also be very stressful
This year’s initiative challenged firefighters to explore the underlying factors that shape mental health challenges in the fire service
Discover the benefits of hosting an au pair
The West Metro assistant chief offers insights from firefighter sleep research
Learn the full history of firefighter decon, from dirty gear to modern-day protocols that save lives
How a simple question — “Can you paint our engine pink?” — led to a powerful campaign for firefighters
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