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.
Through donations, the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation has raised $80,000 to help the family with medical bills
FITNESS IN FOCUS
DC Fire & EMS firefighters used saws and other equipment to cut through wood and other debris that trapped the man for more than 90 minutes
The blazes are reminiscent of last year’s season, as officials warn against fireworks use in current ‘bone dry’ conditions
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
COMPLETE COVERAGE
4 were blown off a porch in a possible flashover, Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt said
A firefighter and another person were injured and transported to a hospital
A coalition of unions sued to block the mass firings, but a judge ruled in favor of the city Thursday
Steve McCann’s death is the third for the department in 2022
Champaign Fire Department’s Ladder 161 was responding to a call when the collision happened
Alachua County Fire Rescue is asking the public to help Brandon Boothby
The Houston firefighter removed the post when asked by the family, but Mickey Reed says he wants others to learn from the firefighter’s actions
In this video, Gordon Graham encourages firefighters to find a sense of purpose outside of the fire service
As with wildfire, we must learn to co-exist with our fears to keep them in a healthy balance
Shasta Lake Hotshots member Robby Burns is taking a special item with him to the Games
