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
How to face, not fear, emotions in order to bolster your mental health
Officials said the Fort Meade volunteer firefighter is “responsive and talking” after the incident
The firefighter reportedly suffered serious burns after becoming trapped during the fire in September
Asheville Fire Department officials said a “large piece of furniture” in the middle of the road and icy conditions contributed to the crash
Firefighters have strong opinions when it comes to getting inoculated
Doña Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Researchers noted a possible connection between the microbes in smoke and cases of illness in firefighters
The fire put Jeff Davis County 911 and ambulance services out of commission until other counties stepped in to provide coverage
Four of the firefighters sustained serious injuries during the fire at the six-story building, which was scheduled to undergo renovations
The Henrico County fire engine was responding to a medical call amid snowy conditions when it spun on the road and crashed
COMPLETE COVERAGE
An early morning wreck in Orlando sends survivors to the hospital
A Gaffney City firefighter was airlifted to the hospital and is recovering
Racine’s Steve Leger was air lifted to a nearby hospital, where he remains
A ‘betrayal of trust’ says Toledo union head, as local government fights cancer-related claims
Exploring why some firefighters still glamorize dirty gear and unsafe actions, despite knowing the risks
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
Redefining fire service pride and identifying the factors that drive firefighters to choose unsafe actions
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
