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.
Cooling centers, water distribution and other precautions not enough to prevent heat-related fatalities
FITNESS IN FOCUS
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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
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
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
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”
