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
The firefighter was part of the hand crew at the KNP Complex Fire in Sequoia National Park when they were hit and transported to an area hospital
Clay Geiger, 31, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and with a weakened immune system, contracted the virus before vaccines were available
Palm Harbor Fire & Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic Lt. Ashley White was struck while retrieving equipment from the staged apparatus
The KNP Complex and Windy fires have damaged or killed dozens of giant sequoia trees
The firefighters, who were working the KNP Complex, are now recovering at local hospitals
FDNY Fire Commissioner Dan Nigro expressed support for the mandate
The firefighter was working to help a woman from a balcony when a flash fire ignited and blew him back, causing him to fall and impale his leg on a spiked fence
Both Portland crewmembers were transported to the hospital with minor injuries
The Victor Fire Department crew had responded to the scene of an MVC with low visibility due to fog and smoke
The New Market district volunteer firefighter was treated and has been released from the hospital
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The decision bars St. Paul from enforcing the rule until it is approved as part of a negotiated agreement
A member of the Vale Interagency Hotshot Crew has required surgeries to repair skull fractures and a broken kneecap
Joshua Eisnor is facing up to 20 years in prison for distributing oxycodone, suboxone, Klonopin and Adderall to Malden Fire Department members
Lloyd Claycomb and the driver of the car that hit the rig were seriously injured; an EMS provider and a vehicle passenger had non-life-threatening injuries
Know the four EQ skills that can help build your awareness and empathy – and ultimately make you a better crewmember
With a backup generator at the station, members of the Cleveland, Holman, Encinal, Tramperos department work through the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire
Emergency service officials issue warning after paramedic found dead in gym accident
Heroes Comfort will cover all costs for those agencies that get dogs
A Sparta Township Fire Department crew was with a patient experiencing cardiac arrest when a second ambulance was called for the firefighter
It is important that you process the loss and what you experienced with your support network