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.
Researchers argue that if leaders want meaningful change, they must convince members that “everyone else is doing it, too”
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Firefighters know better than most the value of seatbelts, so why do some still fail to buckle up?
The FEMA grant-funded study will last for three years and examine occupational health risks specific to women in the fire service
Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas said data shows the department was averaging 15 new cases a day before the vaccines, which has now dropped to fewer than five
One of the Chula Vista firefighters sustained second-degree burns over 20% of his body
Hall County officials said firefighters found a large number of employees gathered outside the poultry plant with several experiencing medical emergencies
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The firefighter suffered a leg injury during the blaze, which was captured on video by a bystander
The toolkit includes fact sheets, posters, social media templates, stickers and other materials to help educate employees about the vaccine
We cannot allow complacency to distract us from training, health, PPE and bringing calm to chaos
Fire officials expressed concerns that firefighters and EMS providers will need to restart their vaccine process due to a shortage of doses
One of the firefighters suffered second-degree burns, according to the Chula Vista Fire Department
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
Hilltop Hose Fire Chief Mike Krzeminski got his gear from his truck but escalating fire conditions forced him to retreat
Charleroi Fire Chief Delmar Hepple said the firefighter was “banged up but not burned”
Portsmouth firefighters had responded to a call for downed wires when the fight broke out and the firefighter intervened
Assistant Chief Steve Serbic shares his story of seeking counseling after a series of traumatic calls