Fitness & Health
With cancer a leading cause of firefighter deaths, PFAS in gear is under scrutiny as lawsuits, bans and new standards push for safer alternatives
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Without protective equipment, wildland firefighters will continue to pay the price with their health
Forward-thinking leaders must champion engineered approaches that reduce risks and build healthier fire service careers
Dr. Nicole Sawyer urges fire service leaders to confront the roots of chronic stress and model accountability for their crews
Why we need to build active bystandership cultures in emergency services
A $97K upgrade will notify only the Hattiesburg fire stations needed, cutting overnight disruptions and improving firefighter health
Like your radio, helmet or turnout jacket, boundaries are essential gear — not visible, but critical for protection. In high-stress roles like firefighting, mental armor isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity
A practical guide to interpreting urine color for maintaining optimal hydration
Distinguishing between the conditions starts with fluid history and symptom patterns
Insulated, smart, and high-capacity bottles designed to help first responders beat dehydration on shift and beyond
Researchers found higher cancer mortality overall, with prostate and colorectal risks rising with tenure and lung cancer emerging only after 30 years of follow-up
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The nine-month extension deepens a partnership with Redemption Counseling Center, boosting on-demand therapy for Flagstaff first responders
Mislabeling public safety K9s creates confusion, liability and access issues during high-stakes deployments
As you develop healthy habits that provide you with time to decompress, you will have more energy at work and at home
Lab finds high PFAS in Quincy’s “PFAS-free” turnout as IAFF urges independent checks
Better Every Shift’s resident scientist shares how the upcoming Science to the Station event helps firefighters connect with peers and experts
Partnering with Lucid Diagnostics, Allentown covered EsoGuard testing under department insurance and screened 117 firefighters
Treat your challenges as obstacles, not excuses, and treat your failures as learning opportunities
Lafayette Captain Coby Bailey clinched a finals berth on the PBS cooking series with a Cajun heirloom dish
As you develop healthy habits that provide you with time to decompress, you will have more energy at work and at home
With support from the Minneapolis Fire Foundation, five stations have installed saunas aimed at flushing out toxins after fires
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