Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Madison County crews were extricating the man from the vehicle when he reportedly became erratic and confused, and elbowed a firefighter in the face
A driver was charged in the incident, and the Hurt Volunteer Fire Department and Gretna Fire & Rescue have asked for prayers for Firefighter Thomas Page
The 1978 roof collapse served as a wake-up call about the dangers hidden in building construction, specifically the weaknesses of trusses
A couple used Facebook to find the family of Clarence Wilker, a longtime Lorain firefighter whose helmet had been hidden away in their basement
Polk County Fire Rescue Engineer/EMT Chris Varner’s daughter Paisley called 911, then her dad, to ask how to help the unconscious adult before EMS arrived
In one study, “demonstrating respect” was identified as the top leadership quality for creating commitment and engagement among members
The program will teach firefighters the signs and symptoms of skin cancer and provide free skin cancer screenings
“We are heartbroken for our brother firefighter and friend Captain Josh Ingram and his entire family for the loss of their son,” Polk County Fire Rescue said
A speeding vehicle set off a series of crashes, and when the suspect tried to flee, bystanders stopped him with their vehicle and a gun
The decision “could pave the way for more regulations and funding to protect firefighters, as well as for those who are already battling cancer,” said Dr. Alberto Caban-Martinez
COMPLETE COVERAGE
North Park Fire member Brian “Tater” Rehnberg “was truly a blessed soul with a big heart,” North Park Fire Chief Joel Hallstrom said
Of the allocated funds, $20M will go to the Heal the Hero Foundation, which offers tech-based mental health support, community education, research and training
As Matt Myers battles Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, his colleagues at the Shawnee Township Fire Department are grateful for public’s kindness
Two unconfirmed explosions were reportedly heard, briefly trapping two crewmembers, a Malden spokesperson said
Mequon’s first full-time firefighter-paramedic, Josh Lipp, was seriously injured in the incident
Greenfield Township VFD administrator and former 911 dispatcher James Bartels admitting to starting the fires to “give the boys something to do”
Michael Lynch had served as Boothwyn EMS chief since 2014
Hazle Twp. Fire Chief Scott Kostician and another firefighter were exiting their vehicle when it was hit by a vehicle which lost control and rolled
The health program is facing a $3 billion deficit over the next decade
“Just remember, the Boston Fire Department salutes you,” Lt. Leroy Hamilton told 8-year-old Hasani Little, who helped save five adults and 11 children
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