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 World Trade Center Health Program report details the health impacts faced by the 15,000+ FDNY first responders who worked at Ground Zero
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Nucla Naturita Fire Protection District Chief Chester Riley, 57
The grass fire burned about 880 acres and led to near-zero visibility
Situational awareness and communication are critical factors when master streams are applied with firefighter working interior
One firefighter was knocked unconscious after a metal grate fell on his head
Millvale Police Chief Tim Komoroski said a police officer rescued three people from the home
These firefighters and firefighter family members flexed their entrepreneurial skills on the small screen
Six ambulances were sent to the three-story apartment building that was engulfed in flames
The firefighter was transported to a trauma center with burn injuries
Police allege Teresa Ortiz, 45, was caught on surveillance footage and the scene of the fire
Cedar Lake Fire Chief Todd Wilkening was suspended for allegedly asking why police were arresting “my guys”
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Firefighter Jeffery Hager, 46, served with the Charlotte and Huntersville fire departments
A new FDNY report examines how members of the World Trade Center Health Program have fared in the past 20 years
Flames at the multi-family home reportedly reached up to 30 feet high before crews were able to knock it down
Through a series of portraits, Kate Bergen hopes to elevate the stories and recognition of the women who answered the call on that September day
The money would shore up the 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program, which was permanently extended, along with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
West Stanislaus Fire Protection District Firefighter Richard Gerety had been working the Caldor Fire for 10 days when he was seriously injured on Aug. 28
The City of Seminole received the $782,727 FEMA grant on July 30, and the county is required to contribute 10% for a total of $861,001
Detailing the connection between noise and disease – and what firefighters can do to better protect their hearing
In the video, department members recall stolen supplies, being spat on while treating the injured
Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Department Fire Police Capt. Laron Holcomb is remembered as a father figure for the younger members of the department
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