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Report: Ohio firefighter intoxicated during fatal crash
The firefighter was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected; the NIOSH fatality report also highlights driving hazards on the right side Full Story

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Pa. firefighter dies after responding to CO alarm - 11/05/2009 Ind. firefighters get H1N1 shots - 11/05/2009 NM firefighter charged with DWI is city's 9th this year - 11/03/2009 Law restores responders' right to disease exposure notification - 11/03/2009 Longtime Utah chief dies after shift - 10/29/2009

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The Pink Ribbon Fire Truck Tour visits the East Hartford, Conn., fire department on Thursday. Local firefighters turned out in support of a deputy chief's aide who was diagnosed with breast cancer. (Photo Patrick Dooley)

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Changing the Nation's Fire Service - Part 1 Changing the Nation's Fire Service - Part 2 Emergency Services Workers Foundation Face the Facts - NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Resource Guide Firefighter Cancer Support Network

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About This Topic

The health and wellness topic covers fitness, nutrition and physical preparation for firefighting. On this page, you’ll find tips on exercising around the firehouse, eating right and dealing with the stress. Learn to do proper fire rehab and stay informed about firefighter health to avoid the injuries and illnesses, like heart disease, that are common killers in the fire service.

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Michael Medeiros

Fitness for Fire

Get Ready for the Challenge – Part 2

During the first part of this series we discussed the application of leg endurance for the tower ascent and descent. The next step to this process will be getting the upper body strength and muscle reaction  ... Full Story


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