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.
The Biden administration is launching a broad strategy to regulate PFAS, toxic industrial compounds associated with serious health conditions
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Arlington County firefighters said they feared one recruit would be driven to self-harm by the degrading treatment
Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others
Firefighters shared emotional testimony to the state legislature about their struggles with traumatic calls
Jacksonville Fire Chief Keith Powers said firefighters were initially told someone was still inside the home
A second alarm was called due to the volume of the fire and uncertainty of any occupants in the building
The researchers also found that having more years of firefighting experience was associated with higher PFAS levels
About 130 firefighters responded to the blaze on the third floor of a six-story Bronx apartment building
Authorities said the vehicle did not stop after running over the hose
The Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021 would expand eligibility for benefits and address delays in processing claims
Delano police said the suspect, Dustin James Drennen, 32, has an active arrest warrant for multiple counts of attempted murder
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One firefighter was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center; an update on their condition was not available, officials said
From coast to coast, firefighters are taking part in this Halloween event focused on safety and community
The 988 mental health crisis dialing code goes live July 16. The experts outline what to expect
A lack of routine screening for many of the cancers firefighters are at risk of developing has led many departments to embrace modern approaches to improve early detection
Want a free doughnut or a bowl of spaghetti? Here are retailers saying thanks to EMS providers, firefighters and police officers
Independence Firefighter-Paramedic Chad Sappenfield had previously served in the U.S. Army
2-week-old Julian Juan Torres and his family stopped by Columbus Station 27 to say thank you
Check out these social posts from departments with their support on full display
Kyle Schwarber sent the pies to Waltham firefighters, who then did the same for Middletown firefighters with a note that read “Go Red Sox”
An Arvada first responder received a sweet surprise when he approached what he was told was a walk-up patient needing assistance