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.
Simple steps make a difference, and big shifts can be monumental in the fight against climate change
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The World Trade Center Health Program report details the health impacts faced by the 15,000+ FDNY first responders who worked at Ground Zero
One study revealed that the effects of wood smoke were similar to the effects of cigarette and cannabis smoke exposure on sperm
It is difficult to state that we care about the public we serve when we cite “personal choice” as a reason for not being vaccinated
Richard Gerety III, a volunteer firefighter for the West Stanislaus County Fire Protection District, sustained burns to 20% of his body
A Fresno County firefighter who was hurt battling a structure fire in Selma has been released from the hospital, Fire Chief Robert Petersen
Three members of the Buffalo Fire Department were hurt during the response, with two of the firefighter transported to the hospital
Lubbock Firefighter Matt Dawson suffered significant injuries after being struck by a vehicle while on the scene of a car accident
Police reform prompts further discussion of how fire and EMS should handle behavioral health crises
Kinloch Fire Protection District Firefighter Jared Williams was walking to the bus after his shift when he was shot in the arm
Covington Fire Department Lt. Jimmy Adams detailed his battle with the virus, saying he wishes he hadn’t turned away the vaccine
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Listen and watch as Gordon Graham underlines the importance of first responders seeking early treatment as soon as mental health symptoms appear
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