Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
At SLEEP 2025, Dr. Nicole Bowles said Portland firefighters feel more balanced on the 1323 shift, despite less sleep and slightly worse performance
The FireRescue1 community asked several great questions during our recent live podcast focused on firefighter therapy
Detailing the updates to NFPA 1580, chapter by chapter, following the consolidation of 1582 and other health-related standards
To fight firefighter cancer risks, the Hayward Fire Department has partnered with Prenuvo to offer full-body MRI scans for early detection, inspired by the legacy of late Captain Steve Holt
House Bill 929 also directs fire departments to purchase gear free of hazardous chemicals and requires mental health monitoring of firefighters
The Allentown Life Safety and Wellness Center would replace the crumbling 100-year-old Central Fire Station, offering modern facilities, gear decon space and support for firefighter health and safety
Following a five-month test period, the Graham FD adopted the 48/96 schedule, ensuring crews stay rested and ready
Discover the best platforms for firefighters, police officers, EMTs and military personnel seeking meaningful connections
Kissimmee’s transition from 24/48 shifts includes a two-phase hiring plan for 49 firefighters by April 2026, funded by a new property-based fire assessment
A Norfolk firefighter fired for off-duty medical marijuana use is challenging his dismissal as state law now protects employees using medical cannabis off the clock
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Taylor officials, firefighters and community leaders gathered to mark the rededication of Station No. 2, part of a major renovation project enhancing living and working conditions for first responders
Learn valuable strategies to achieve the station you need
Assistant Chief Mike Binney and Data Analytics Manager John Morrison detail how their departments are employing these tools
Staffed by retired volunteers, the canteen from Independent Hose Company delivers hot meals, snacks and hydration to crews during incidents across Frederick County
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life
What a week in the Sahara taught one chief officer about leading with purpose and building organizational endurance
From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong
It’s the NFA-adjacent pub where firefighters feel like family
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
