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.
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
Guil-Rand Firefighter Forrest Ralph Harrell was trying to help a man with a stalled SUV
Cordico’s 8-week challenge will help you maximize energy levels and reach a healthy body weight
The Raleigh firefighter and peer support advocate explains her perspective on healthy boundaries, therapy and why connection is life-sustaining
Now structured to be identified as a formal sport, the Challenge will follow a Division model to align athletes competing at a similar level
“My biggest concern was never being able to be on the fire truck again,” said Colton Adams, a Centerville volunteer firefighter
Rachel Peace’s husband, Gary Peace, died after suffering a heart attack; her lawsuit names 11 defendants
A Greensburg crewmember from Hose Co. 7 experienced confusion
“What is so very special is that the donor for John is one of our own, FF Tim Belcher. I am speechless, humbled, and forever thankful,” wrote Lexington Lt. Joe Sexton
Community risk reduction and improving mental health resources for providers
Whether NFL player or firefighter, when one of our own goes down, the impacts are amplified beyond our routine responses