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.
A former Baltimore County paramedic is facing criminal charges after investigators say he contaminated colleagues’ food and fire department property, prompting a months-long investigation and his arrest without bond
FITNESS IN FOCUS
An $866,000 Community Development Grant will fund renovations to Bridgeport’s 54-year-old firehouse, adding decontamination facilities and safety upgrades to improve response and protect firefighters’ health
The Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department’s 1978-era station will undergo major upgrades, addressing the lack of sprinklers, outdated alarms and inadequate living spaces
The new statute bars employers from disciplining first responders who seek treatment and requires reinstatement once they are cleared to return to duty
Biophilic elements, natural light and advanced decontamination spaces highlight the commitment to firefighter wellness
Pasco County leaders say the move will improve recovery time, mental wellness and work-life balance, while supporting recruitment and retention as overtime hours trend down
A $2.2M renovation project has modernized two longtime Cañon City fire stations, adding updated bunk areas, HVAC systems and advanced alerting technology
With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn
Celebrating the San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation
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
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Take care of your active duty, but don’t forget about your retirees
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
From idea to implementation, fire service leaders detail the process of standing up health centers that are redefining firefighter readiness
My personal journey proves the power of NFPA 1582 physicals in detecting cancer and cardiac abnormalities
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.”
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?”
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