Fitness & Health
Explore the most-popular resources of the year, from tactical guidance and command insights to station planning and wellness support
FITNESS IN FOCUS
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
The reimagined organization of Firefighter LSIs offers a new framework to shape safety, health and leadership efforts and reduce LODDs
Baltimore County officials have removed a paramedic from the workplace after allegations that he filmed himself masturbating in public areas of multiple firehouses
Snow can hinder the size-up, hiding dangers and firefighter tools, and requires more effort to effect a fire attack, making rehab a must
“For person after person, it was the firefighters over and over again trying to be helpful in some way,” Second Assistant Chief Rob Sibley recalls of members’ support for the community
Backed by a $3.3M federal grant, the program will launch in New York and Texas to equip providers with tools to manage stress before symptoms arise
Senate Bill 241 would penalize municipalities that unsuccessfully challenge Palumbo Act cancer claims
Simple, consistent actions can drive meaningful improvement without complicated plans or equipment
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“Set the standard": Turn a Florida hazing incident into a training and a culture-reset moment for your crew
How high-drive, disaster-ready dogs train, deploy and partner with handlers to support complex search operations
Hands-on drills at Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department expose service dogs to real emergency sights and sounds
Fire departments and individual members can take several measures to make cold weather operations safer and more comfortable
A proposed move from a 24/48 to a 24/72 schedule is gaining momentum after more than 86% of surveyed Lubbock residents backed the change
Wellness Brief hosts weigh the moral-injury cost of punishing a Ky. fire chief who left his district to clear a child’s airway
Balancing duty, family and the limits of volunteer fire service after an entire department decides to resign
The unpredictability of the job can make celebrating the holidays a logistical nightmare; here are some unique ways to stay connected
With a few mindful swaps, you can enjoy the flavors of the season without the guilt – or the post-feast food coma
Firefighters face a unique crisis where physical dangers are matched by mental and emotional tolls—fueled by silence, cultural pressure and systemic neglect
MOST POPULAR
- 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