Fitness & Health
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Chief Erik Gabliks, Dr. Sara Jahnke and Chief Bryan Frieders hope to inspire health-focused action – and talk some serious smack along the way
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Reflections on the pain of loss but also the promise community risk reduction
Members can access crisis assistance plus resources for a variety of issues such as stress, family conflict, financial or legal concerns, addiction, grief and more
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“It was a beautiful ceremony, and we’re very proud to be here,” said widow Michelle Ruedy, expressing shared feelings
Chester Battalion Chief Jon Ley immediately requested a second alarm, calling in off-duty firefighters and for mutual aid
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One person was detained by police, and several people were transported to nearby hospitals, including three who were listed in critical condition
G. Wade Cannon’s cancer battle reportedly inspired other Flower Mound firefighters to get checked and two of them discovered early-stage colon cancer
“That man murdered my daughter, and she would be the first one to come to his aid if he needed help,” her father said at the service
About 125 crewmembers responded to the “complicated” wind-fueled blaze, and two suffered minor injuries
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Crewmembers went inside the Dayton home but exited fast because the fire grew intense and there were concerns the building could collapse
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Friends, family members, colleagues and hospital staffers cheered as Lt. Bill Doody was wheeled out of Staten Island University North Hospital
The firefighter’s wife and 3 young children suffered smoke inhalation
Nearly six years after her death, co-workers cried in the courtroom and shared hugs outside with her family
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Four firefighters suffered minor injuries in the crash in Contra Costa County that killed the driver of the Tesla
Police said the four victims were taken to various hospitals in critical condition
An essential component of a healthy body and mind is letting your body recover from the stresses of a tough workout – or a tough shift
The concept of wellness encompasses the whole body, and leaders play a role in supporting the physical, mental and emotional needs of first responders
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