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
Photographs show the firefighter’s helmet cracked after the incident
Amwell Valley Fire Company Chief Max Jason will head the department with his father, Bob Jason, as deputy chief
The three Suffolk firefighters and one resident of the two-story home were transported to the hospital with injuries
First Responders Resiliency Inc., started by a retired paramedic, and The 6 Foundation offer health, wellness and rehabilitation programs for Sonoma County first responders
Lancaster and Lebanon County fire departments responded to the fire; the extent of damage to the barn was not immediately clear
The health coverage would apply to spouses until they receive health coverage from another source or until they turn 65, and would apply to children until they turn 26
A member of the Mobile Fire-Rescue was injured at the scene of a vacant house fire; the cause is still being determined
Learn about the differences between each strain, how transmissible they are, and what they mean for local communities
The new Columbus Division of Fire station includes a separate changing station to protect firefighters from carcinogens and an alarm system that reduces sleep interruptions
Rochester Fire Lt. Ryan Fleming said the size and compartmentalized structure of the multifamily home made the blaze difficult to fight
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Does dirty gear really show how capable a firefighter you really are?
Fire service leaders share what works at their departments
The 7-year-old was found late Thursday as crews searched through debris
About $73,000 has been donated to provide the ballistic safety gear to St. Paul firefighters, who are all certified as EMTS or paramedics, through the nonprofit organization Shield616
Cooling centers, water distribution and other precautions not enough to prevent heat-related fatalities
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