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.
The firefighters’ great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren witnessed the ceremony at Engine 285/Ladder 142
FITNESS IN FOCUS
More than 180 firefighters, 19 fire engines and 13 trucks responded to the blaze that included five connected commercial structures
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
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Neil Carlberg was a Bellingham firefighter for 33 years, retired in 2011 and died of esophageal cancer in 2018
A passenger was critically hurt and four firefighters had minor injuries after the crash into the fire truck that was blocking at a prior wreck scene
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh called the Staten Island fire a “very close call” as the members receive treatment for a variety of injuries
Motorsports safety initiatives include detailed plans and evolving technology
The Waterville firefighter resigned after being put on leave, citing personal reasons
Since the Defense Department published performance specifications for PFAS-free foams in January, this may be the year when airports start making the switch
Other firefighters died so you could live – so wear your damn gear already!
Florence Fire Rescue Engineer-EMT Kevin Darby and his family have received more than $3,700 in donations
A Colorado Springs officer and a paramedic held Kevin Dizmang on the ground after they saw him walking in the middle of a street, speaking unintelligibly
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok – who is also married to a fire captain – details the ‘4 horsemen’ of the firefighter-relationship apocalypse, plus how to avoid conflict escalation
