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
Dan Steffensen, 65, remains intubated and sedated after a shift in winds sent flames over his fire engine while he was fighting the Harris fire
Elijah Snow’s family believes the Arlington firefighter may have been beaten and suffocated
As the Delta variant accelerates in the U.S., first responders should be aware of the differences in the latest strain
How to hone tactical athletic prowess, develop specialized skills, embrace teamwork and shine in the spotlight
Hanover County Fire-EMS’ Lawrence “Jeff” Phipps, Sr., was diagnosed in February
An investigation revealed that, despite warnings, the City of San Diego failed to mitigate asbestos within fire academy buildings
“We kept hoping that we would find somebody somewhere, but it didn’t work out that way,” Pittsburgh Bureau Fire Captain said of Surfside aid mission
The terms include a 4% increase for firefighter/EMT classifications, a 2% increase for paramedics and a 1% increase for EMTs
Ohio Task Force 1 rescue team members described the Surfside condo collapse scene as being “like a combat zone in a war movie” as they worked to find victims
“We train for responding to an active shooter event, not being part of one,” the fire chief said
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Austin leaders are considering rule changes after a Texas law approved low-THC products to treat PTSD
EMS providers treated the firefighter on site, and crews from multiple counties assisted in putting out the fire
Walkertown Fire Department Chief Ross Flynt was eating lunch with firefighters at a local restaurant; another man was shot while leaving
Kansas City firefighters were called to help police investigate a worker’s fall through a skylight when a firefighter fell through a different skylight
Interim Fire Rescue Chief Tim “TD” Hardy said the report is part of a series of evaluations meant to prevent similar incidents
Capt. Greg Pixley, a spokesman for the fire department, said it appears the fire originated in the suite and spread to the stadium’s plastic seats
First responders were able to access a girl with muscular dystrophy from inside the crumbled home
The firefighter was in critical condition at Erie County Medical Center after a mysterious incident at the Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub on Saturday
Aaron Zamzow’s practical tips can help no matter where you are on your fitness journey
The Crested Butte Fire Protection District fire chief shares how his department has navigated the challenge, plus its impact on recruitment and retention