Health & Wellness
FireRescue1’s Health and Wellness resource center provides practical, evidence-informed guidance to support physical fitness, mental health and long-term career resilience. Coverage includes injury prevention, nutrition, sleep, stress management, cancer awareness and behavioral health to help fire service professionals remain healthy, capable and mission-ready on and off duty.
Charleston firefighters dug through rubble for about 10 minutes until they reached Captain John Hastings
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Your most difficult project will forever be improving yourself – mind, body and spirit
The latest version provides data on 14 additional metrics, including anxiety and depression
“Everybody has their own demons from this fire,” said sheriff’s Deputy Mark Aldridge
One person was injured, the building collapsed in several spots and firefighters hosed down nearby buildings
Delray Beach, Boca Raton and Palm Beach County fire rescue teams worked to put out the blaze, while EMS providers transported the injured
The Kansas City Fire Department crew was responding to a call with the apparatus lights and siren on, police said
Studies show that when members are given space to make consequential decisions with greater control, stress levels decrease
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management Agency ordered evacuations because of two blazes
The Utah Highway Patrol is investigation the deadly wreck and said the fire truck was traveling with its lights and siren on
A second Fort Osage Fire Protection District member also was hurt when a brush truck became surrounded by heavy smoke and was destroyed
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Many first responders avoid connection, but connecing with and confiding in someone who cares about us is proven to reduce stress
A city spokesman emphasized the expected cost savings from moving the former workers to a Medicare Advantage plan
By encouraging gratitude among members, fire departments can cultivate a culture of resiliency, as members are better able to bounce back from difficult situations
Understanding optimal water intake, plus simple steps for achieving daily hydration goals
Simple steps to help optimize sleep quality even when you can’t get the recommended number of hours
Stretching can help overcome some of the common muscle tightness that occurs naturally over time
How first responders can adapt to and recover from adversity faced on the job
The Lexipol co-founder details the impetus for creating this health-focused event for all first responders
The retired FDNY battalion chief underscores that while being into the job is great, finding balance in your life ultimately makes you a better firefighter
Jeff Rothmeier was transported to the same hospital where his daughter recently had a kidney removed
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