Fitness & Health
The tragic accident that killed Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau has sparked renewed focus on equipment safety, declining volunteer numbers and emerging health risks
FITNESS IN FOCUS
After a four-year hiatus, the FDNY’s iconic fundraising calendar is back, featuring 25 of the department’s fittest first responders
Waco’s police and fire chiefs are requesting a dedicated staff psychologist to support the mental health of more than 500 public safety personnel
As triple-digit heat scorches the Eastern U.S., cities are seeing record highs, overwhelmed utilities, and a surge in heat-related illnesses
Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Even if you can’t travel out of town for a vacation, you can still make the most of your time off; here are some tips to help responders enjoy a staycation right at home
By following actionable steps before, during and after a vacation, firefighters can embrace the therapeutic power of detachment and fortify their resilience
Four Syracuse firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries, three hospitalized, while battling their second blaze in an hour during extreme temperatures
Herrin officials, firefighters and residents gathered for a ribbon-cutting and open house at Herrin’s modern fire station, which replaces a 50-year-old facility
A Norfolk grievance panel upheld the firing of a firefighter over medical marijuana use, despite state law now protecting such use
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Researchers found higher cancer mortality overall, with prostate and colorectal risks rising with tenure and lung cancer emerging only after 30 years of follow-up
Partnering with Lucid Diagnostics, Allentown covered EsoGuard testing under department insurance and screened 117 firefighters
Treat your challenges as obstacles, not excuses, and treat your failures as learning opportunities
Lafayette Captain Coby Bailey clinched a finals berth on the PBS cooking series with a Cajun heirloom dish
As you develop healthy habits that provide you with time to decompress, you will have more energy at work and at home
With support from the Minneapolis Fire Foundation, five stations have installed saunas aimed at flushing out toxins after fires
During a three-day demonstration, chiefs, safety officers and lawmakers evaluated RedZone liquid carbon dioxide technology from Tersus Solutions
University of Arizona researchers found PFAS exposure may alter microRNAs, triggering early biological changes that could help guide future prevention strategies
The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
We all need someone to rely on during the difficult — as well as not-so-difficult — times
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