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.
Another man was also killed in the incident and a Palmyra Police Department officer was wounded in the shooting, which is under investigation
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Firefighter-Paramedic Sarah Roe, a 20-year veteran of the Amherst Fire Department, is searching for the perfect organ donor
The death of firefighter trainee Peyton Morse is a tragic reminder that we need to change our culture, mindset and response to complaints of respiratory distress
David and Stacy Morse voiced their frustrations with the investigations and detailed the culture at the fire academy where their son died
The paramedic was with a patient at Stroger Hospital when he was grazed by a bullet from a drive-by shooting
Multiple Mechanicsburg firefighters and EMTs happened to be in the area for one of the worst fires in recent memory
Atkins Firefighter-EMT Tara O’Connor spent 20 years seeking a diagnosis for her condition, and she hopes her story raises awareness
A vehicle hit two fire trucks and then a lieutenant with Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Squad 65 who was on foot
A 19-year veteran of the Denver Fire Department died after he was transported to the hospital following a medical emergency
DFR is hoping to cut down on burnout, response times and overtime with single-role paramedics
Dan Steffensen, 65, underwent nine surgeries after being burned while fighting the Harris Fire in Montana
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
An outpouring of support from the first responder community follows the fatal shooting of 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school
“Sadly, this isn’t the last time we will see these headlines, but for us, today, put the tourniquet away and focus on the heart and soul of those in our charge.”
Crews from several communities responded to the blaze, and no guests were hurt