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
A Teaneck FF was treated for burns, 2 others for heat exhaustion suffered during the 4-alarm blaze
Families, search teams mourn together during vigil
Two of the firefighters suffered minor burn injuries and six experienced heat exhaustion
Touring the condo collapse site offers a glimpse into the monumental rescue and recovery efforts underway
Watsonville first responders had the fire nearly contained when a pickup truck drove past the scene and hit multiple cars and bystanders
After seeing a man slumped behind the wheel, the off-duty firefighters performed CPR and used a defibrillator from a fire engine to revive the man
Ahead of anticipated wildland fire season, the vice president told Brentwood firefighters to “take care of yourself”
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to scene of an unresponsive driver who awoke and put his vehicle in gear, striking a firefighter
The Chesterfield Fire and EMS recruit suffered a medical emergency during daily physical training
At least three sweeps for pets had been conducted, some by camera, at a portion of the complex still standing
COMPLETE COVERAGE
If there are protocols for PPE and physical decon, why don’t we conduct ‘mindful decontamination’ following stressful calls?
Chuck Simms has been touring firehouses and promoting resources for first responders, including a counseling program
Left unexamined, the outcomes of substance abuse disorders are as predictable as they are depressing
Spokane Firefighter Alex Rossi woke up to find his father, a fellow firefighter, in cardiac arrest and immediately began CPR efforts
The shifts are long for police; EMS crews have responded to parade accidents and injuries; firefighters are on-site for flambeau safety
Three Oakland firefighters were injured, transported to a hospital and released later that day
A car crashed head-on into a Southwick Fire Department rig that was transporting a patient on Route 10
Fire Lt. Jorge Ariel, who was near the area at the time, stopped to render aid before the 21-year-old was transported to a hospital
The suit against the apartment complex, its management companies and Atmos Energy claims negligence led to the explosion
Capt. James ‘Dustin’ Samples’ widow, Jennifer Samples said, “we had built an incredible life, made plans for the future — and PTSD stole all that from us”