Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue is buying a Pierce Volterra fire engine with a state environment grant
Officials for Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Graham Fire & Rescue and Orting Valley Fire and Rescue have taken first steps in putting plan before voters
Firefighters in Waterford were initially dispatched for a person injured in a fall
When it comes to exercise, supportive equipment is non-negotiable
Recommended books for entertainment or professional development
Daily reading will make you a better provider, stronger leader and a more gracious colleague
The bill mandates that the U.S. establishes safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in devices like e-bikes to prevent fire risks
Dive into a curated collection of must-read public safety books, from thrilling accounts and leadership lessons from the front lines, to read-aloud children’s favorites
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Waterford Fire Chief Kevin Hafemann said plans to split fire, EMS into separate organizations was done without his input
Union City Firefighter Michael Crosby underwent multiple surgeries after being accidentally shot in the back
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such.
Memorial Day has a specific purpose, and maintaining that purpose is important
Even if you can’t travel out of town for a vacation, you can still make the most of your time off; here are some tips to help responders enjoy a staycation right at home
Don‘t relax because you got accepted to a fire academy; this is the perfect time to be proactive and get things done
While completing fire academy training is a rigorous challenge that’s not for everyone, it’s a necessity if you want to enter the rewarding field of firefighting
A step-by-step look at how to extinguish a grease fire to share with your community
Take care of your companions, even when you’re on a long shift
Show your pet’s public safety pride with these pet sweaters, tags and costumes
Known for its use in sparklers, magnesium fire’s unique flame color is not the only odd thing about it
Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living
COMPLETE COVERAGE
A special “thank you” to all the mothers who double as first responders
How will the potential changes impact fire departments?
A Cleveland firefighter was injured in a porch collapse during a house fire
DEA proposal would make marijuana a Schedule III drug but not make it legal for recreational use
CalRx’s Naloxone Access Initiative will purchase 3.2M twin packs of the drug at half the market price
The FireRescue1 community asked several great questions during our recent live podcast focused on firefighter therapy
A fire in a Brooklyn supermarket quickly extended into residential structures
Take charge of your health with these helpful kitchen tools for better nutrition
Yuba City Firefighter Chase Kennedy grew up visiting his father’s firehouse
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Eight Spokane firefighters were inside when the roof of the US Bank building collapsed
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