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.
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FITNESS IN FOCUS
“It missed my spine by a half-inch to an inch,” said Cornell firefighter Justin Fredrickson, who was struck by a bullet from a gun that heated up at a house fire
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
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Belleville FD Capt. Jason Unverzagt was able to climb up the basement stairs under his own power
Hometown Heroes Assistance Program includes an assistance program, critical illness insurance and health and wellness training
Two firefighters have been released from the hospital, while one is being treated at The North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center
The power company faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter, arson counts and enhancements for injury to a firefighter whose spine was fractured
Brittany Nicotri found a way to increase the Burton Fire District’s capabilities at a low cost
The Beardstown firefighters got lost, declared a mayday and exited the building from a second-floor window, falling about 21 feet, the report states
I encourage fire service leaders to start local Be SMART Public Safety Task Forces to educate families about safe gun storage
Engine 50 was headed to a fire when it collided with a passenger car; two civilians were rescued using the Jaws of Life and were in serious condition
With the data and information available to us today, we have an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the factors that interfere with our physical and behavioral health
The three East Orange Fire Department members, a truck driver and the motorist suffered apparently minor injuries