Fitness & Health
Oscar Monterossa, the lead paramedic during the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The national database aims to close the gap in firefighter cancer research
Webull’s donation will help ResponderStrong build a national behavioral health disaster response for first responders
After Allentown Firefighter Jeff Tomczak died of pancreatic cancer, his wife and IAFF leaders urge legislators to fund comprehensive screenings, remove PFAS from gear and foam and pass bipartisan protections
Researchers have identified four common sleep disturbances experienced by public safety personnel
Discover how firefighters can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
First responders recovering from a violent attack are best served by counselors with specific training and certification
Plano Fire-Rescue becomes the first in the state to use a 24-hour-on, 72-hour-off shift schedule for its firefighters
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for firefighters under stress
As a woman in the fire service, I am so grateful for my extended family and this group of role models for my son
The DeLand Fire Department is piloting vibrating wristbands, bed shakers and flashing lights to wake crews without blaring sirens
COMPLETE COVERAGE
St. Paul Capt. Kyle Bode and Excelsior Firefighter Doug Foote walked nine days from Duluth to the Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
Download the app, sync steps daily, and hit 200k/300k goals, with 5,000-step bonus activities, for prize raffles
Sessions at the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy use movement screening, functional strength and recovery work to curb injuries
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
Greenville City Council approves a 24/72 schedule to boost recruitment and work-life balance
Partnership brings early-detection physicals as a benefit to WFCA member departments
Taking regular, scheduled vacations is an essential part of maintaining your well-being
After reporting on smoke-linked illnesses and pressure from lawmakers, the agency will stock and provide N95s for light use, while still barring masks during arduous work
South Lockport Fire Company flags 9/11-linked cancer risks, providing coverage and stressing screening and decontamination to curb PFAS and smoke exposure
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