Fitness & Health
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FITNESS IN FOCUS
Taunton Firefighter Chad Larivee did not let a spinal cord injury keep him out of the race
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Sports & Fitness
From triathlons to parkour and beyond, these extreme sports align ever so nicely with first responder functional fitness workouts
New proposed standards may require significant action to improve safe practices
Sports & Fitness
Joe De Sena made the announcement on the Better Every Shift podcast
Sports & Fitness
Samantha Briggs was a firefighter in England, started her CrossFit career at 31, and became a Hamilton firefighter at 40
Ann Arbor firefighters responded to numerous fires as fans celebrated the football championship
Sports & Fitness
When and where to watch the First Responder Bowl, plus a brief history of this unique event
Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree in the fire service community
As “tactical athletes,” responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Firefighters pinpoint their top stressors and acknowledge the impact of stress on the quality of service provided
Times have changed in the fire service and some of the best peer support opportunities have fallen by the wayside as firefighter culture has evolved
The wildly popular sport is a great workout for firefighters and EMS professionals
Leadership
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
After an ultimatum from his wife, former Firefighter-Paramedic Jordan Long realized the toll his career was taking – and took steps to help others thrive
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What happens when the sights, sounds and smells from tragedy become too much to bear
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
The first responder-focused program focuses on first acknowledging the elephant in the room, then eating it one small bite at a time
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Just by boosting your cardiorespiratory fitness by one metabolic equivalent, you can lower your risk of death by 11-17%
Strengthen your on-duty and off-duty workouts with kettlebells that promise durability and versatility for all fitness levels
Elevate your fitness routine with our picks for the most durable and versatile pull-up bars perfect for any home gym
The Smilow Cancer Hospital identified noted at least five firefighters had biopsies and were referred to dermatologists for additional diagnosis
From durability to design, learn which stability balls are the best fit for our dynamic needs
Learn which products, services and solutions garnered the most attention on the exhibit hall floor
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
Healthy, portable, delicious choices for quick fueling
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Feeling alone within a group, especially one that seems otherwise cohesive, can be the worst kind of loneliness
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