Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
All four Newington crewmembers were transported to local hospitals
The Seattle Firefighters Union said there have been about 40 alleged attacks on on-duty firefighters over four months
Mayo would develop “tactical” fitness routines for La Crosse firefighters using data from injury reports, ride-along observations and input from firefighters
“The folks out there are just taking a beating,” said LACoFD Deputy Chief Thomas Ewald, who said he expects more injuries due to the current conditions
Data from the NFPA report “Firefighter Injuries on the Fireground” can guide us toward better use of PPE to mitigate injuries
Syracuse firefighters had to quickly exit the house as the fire worsened; at least two members were injured
The city is looking to change the depression and suicide rate among police officers, firefighters and EMS providers
Let people know how to stay safe in the sun and heat, in the water and on the road
The Missouri Fire Fighters Critical Illness Pool aims to financially support firefighters facing the 17 cancers that occur more frequently for those in the fire service
Twenty-two years ago, Manchester Firefighter David A. Anderson passed away on scene, and the two boys he was working to rescue did not survive
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Both responders were transported to an area hospital with injuries, but no other details have been released
Former Firefighter Michael Weinstock, who suffers from a neurological condition, hopes to raise awareness of the healthcare needs of 9/11 emergency responders
The Olympics-style games welcome first responders from around the country to compete in 50 different sports at venues throughout San Diego
The firefighters’ great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren witnessed the ceremony at Engine 285/Ladder 142
Officials said the crewmember was hospitalized and stabilized; extra equipment was needed to extinguish the blaze
Learn how to confront trauma that occurs after a difficult call and how to end the stigma surrounding getting help
Maui County FD’s Tre’ Evans-Dumaran, 24, fought for his life for a week
The International Association of Arson Investigators intends to use the data to better understand and characterize risks and exposures
Tre Evans-Dumaran moved one of his feet, opened his eyes, and gave a thumbs up, they say
Chief James Banta asked Marion County FD members to be check in with each other following the deaths of Firefighter-Paramedics Tripp Wooten and Allen Singleton
