Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Caylie Valenta started the Andy Valenta Melanoma Foundation to honor her 33-year-old husband who died three months after his melanoma diagnosis
Within two years of enactment, the act would ban the manufacture, import or sale of any firefighting foam that includes PFAS
The Hamilton firefighter was in the front passenger seat of the rig and was leaning on the door when it opened
Fellow firefighters applauded for Robert Velazquez, who has two broken arms
Hobart “Hobie” Erickson, 95, started his fire service career in New Jersey in 1965
The Trenton firefighter is in stable condition, and police are investigating the incident
A successful rehab program provides adequate physical and mental support for firefighters at fireground operations
A captain and a firefighter are being treated in a Staten Island hospital’s burn unit
Terry Shaffer is recovering, and a fundraiser to help him and his family with medical bills has surpassed $100K
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Reflections on the pain of loss but also the promise community risk reduction
Members can access crisis assistance plus resources for a variety of issues such as stress, family conflict, financial or legal concerns, addiction, grief and more
Thousands attended events to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2021
“It was a beautiful ceremony, and we’re very proud to be here,” said widow Michelle Ruedy, expressing shared feelings
Chester Battalion Chief Jon Ley immediately requested a second alarm, calling in off-duty firefighters and for mutual aid
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One person was detained by police, and several people were transported to nearby hospitals, including three who were listed in critical condition
G. Wade Cannon’s cancer battle reportedly inspired other Flower Mound firefighters to get checked and two of them discovered early-stage colon cancer
“That man murdered my daughter, and she would be the first one to come to his aid if he needed help,” her father said at the service
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