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.
Maia Dalton-Theodore will serve as the director for AFR’s Firefighter Mental Health and Wellness Program
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Norton Fire Chief Mike Schultz is still recovering after being hospitalized with a severe case of the virus
Milford firefighters were hampered by an “inoperable” fire hydrant during the blaze that damaged four tractor-trailers
While COVID deaths will push 2020 counts high, “legacy” LODDs continue to drop
Casper Firefighter Dane Anderson was the first person in Natrona County to be vaccinated for the virus, followed by several other members of his department
One firefighter was struck by falling debris and several other sustained minor injuries while battling the blaze
King was selected for his work on the front lines of many legislative efforts in support of America’s firefighters and EMS personnel
Despite the fire service’s key role in responding to medical emergencies, fire departments have received limited support and protection during the pandemic, according to fire officials
The IAFC noted that states’ priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members
Officials said the fire spread from a porch through the house, causing the first-floor ceiling to collapse
Scales Mount Fire Protection District Capt. Leo W. Werner, 67, was a 46-year veteran of the department and a U.S. Army veteran
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The fast-moving blaze burned through five three-story homes, displacing 48 people
2nd Alarm Project addresses how to operationalize culture change regarding behavioral health within the fire service
Chief Bashoor looks at how fire departments can integrate MIH approaches
The fire service has changed: There are more fires to fight and wounds to heal than the ones on the outside
One of the tenants was critically injured in the fire that led at least three people to jump from the building to escape
Selden firefighters and police officers drove up and down the streets warning the community after the city’s tornado sirens stopped working
Jackson Fire Lt. Solomon Forbes’ apartment was destroyed in the blaze, but he was able to safely evacuate his family and neighbors
Two dogs were rescued during the blaze that burned a row of six homes
Yonkers firefighters faced the hottest temperatures of the year as they battled the blaze that displaced nearly 100 people