Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
306 active and retired FDNY members — including firefighters and EMS members — have died of 9/11-related illnesses
Two crews rendered aid to the person, who was transported and reported to be in serious condition
Reflecting on the importance of preparation, follow-through and endurance
Former Cambridge Springs Volunteer Fire Department Chief Christian French faces 18 charges
Itasca first responders have been accompanying Firefighter-Paramedic Frank Nunez through his cancer battle
Charles D. Krampota “was an outstanding firefighter and friend to so many,” said Alvin Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rex Klesel
They retraced the footsteps of Firefighter Stephen Siller on 9/11 and honored the lives lost in the war on terrorism
During an evacuation, there was a flashover or collapse and one firefighter fell down a flight of stairs, according to Springfield Assistant Chief Matthew Smith
“It’s a significant blow to us,” said West Chester Twp. Fire Chief Rick Prinz, who said counseling and therapy dogs are available to crewmembers
Paid and volunteer firefighters worked together to answer hundreds of calls for rescues
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The driver reportedly lost control and overcorrected, causing the fire truck to overturn
More than 200 firefighters from 50 units responded to the five-alarm blaze within four minutes, according to the department
“When we leave, each house will be in better shape,” said James Earl, a retired New York City fire lieutenant and project manager with Heart 9/11
Firefighters will have access to peer counselors and clinicians, physicals and medical tests
The home “literally exploded ... within a couple minutes of their entrance,” a Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department spokesperson said
The measure also includes members of the military who responded to 9/11 in Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, unlike the original legislation
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
Randy Ballinger fell almost 25 feet and suffered a collapsed lung, a broken pelvis, broken ribs and fractures in both legs
“The crew began to experience moderate heat and zero visibility,” the Dover Township Fire Department said
Animal bites and envenomations pose some interesting challenges to EMS providers
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