Fitness & Health
Free screenings would begin in a firefighter’s fifth year of employment, but concerns remain over funding, as the legislation lacks state financial support
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Our picks for public safety readers for inspiration, health, healing, leadership and escape
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
Federal regulations enacted last year focused on drinking water, products containing PFAS and firefighting foam
Understanding how NFPA 1970 addresses PFAS in fire gear
UCSF trial highlights the effectiveness of app-based mindfulness meditation in improving employee mental health and job satisfaction
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
The Science Alliance team is looking for proposals for both “FRED Talks” and presentations focused on putting science into practice at fire departments
Yakima County officials work to improve quality mental health resources and support for first responders and deal with stigmas
We tout our cancer prevention measures but then take turnout gear into schools, place weight rooms in engine bays and puff on cigars outside the station
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Ditch the “all-or-nothing” attitude and replace it with “a little goes a long way” approach by following these five steps
In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
A new survey of over 6,000 New York first responders reveals alarming mental health struggles, with high rates of stress, burnout, depression and anxiety
Achieve peak performance through foam-rolling, active warm-ups, deadlifts, functional dumbbell exercises, and high-intensity interval training
It can have a range of negative effects on both physical and mental health
The Russell Fire Department can make sure all of its firefighters have properly fitting facepieces
Every little bit helps; find out which fitness clubs give first responders the most bang for their buck
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
Seaside Fire & Rescue’s renovation included a new laundry area for PPE decon and individual gear storage
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