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.
“I’ve been here 30 years, and I’ve never had this happen,” said Captain Jon Moore with the Mesquite Fire Department
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Researchers argue that if leaders want meaningful change, they must convince members that “everyone else is doing it, too”
How volunteer departments can overcome challenges related to health mindset and limited PPE cleaning equipment
Persistent stress from a negative work environment affects firehouse interactions and fireground operations
An action plan for first responders outlines the appropriate training and skill levels needed to operate portable gas meters
A member of the Portsmouth Fire Department was shot and taken to the hospital while responding to a call about downed wires
Burton Fire District Capt. Bobby Davidson was headed on a trip with his wife for an anniversary when he noticed a woman in need of emotional support
Two firefighters fell through a floor, and a third was hurt while helping one of the others;
I hope first responders working the scene can get the psychological care they need, soon
Oconee County Fire and Rescue volunteer Spence Dalton: “It’s a nationwide problem. People are not moving over the way they should”
Firefighters rescued a critically injured person from a three-story apartment complex
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones reported that 10 people were injured, and three were transported to a hospital
South Fulton officials hope the program will allow uniformed members to more easily live within city limits
Firefighter-EMT John McMaster was released from the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Shock Trauma Center and greeted by waiting colleagues
Applying for the Fire Prevention & Safety grant? Don’t miss these important details
The Middletown community is rallying to support Shawn Menear, who was flown to a Philadelphia hospital after sustaining burns in a collapse
Nearly 9% of all homebuyer assistance programs currently available benefit firefighters and other first responders
John McMaster is now “conscious and alert” following the partial rowhome collapse that killed three fellow firefighters
Through donations, the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation has raised $80,000 to help the family with medical bills
Friends, colleagues share memories of Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter-Paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT-Firefighter Kenny Lacayo
Officials confirmed the deceased members include Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter-Paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT-Firefighter Kenny Lacayo