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.
Burton Fire District Capt. Bobby Davidson was headed on a trip with his wife for an anniversary when he noticed a woman in need of emotional support
FITNESS IN FOCUS
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
Breaking down key factors involved in getting into a fire academy, the differences among the types of academies, and how you can set yourself up for success
A sheriff’s office report states that the firefighter was driving the tanker to a fire when the lights from another fire department’s tanker obscured his vision
Health-related factors – obesity, fitness level, depression and others – impact injury risk for men and women alike
The El Paso firefighter was hit by debris after a speeding vehicle struck a pole at the scene of an earlier crash, officials say
Kate Bergen taught herself to paint nearly 20 years ago, but it was the pandemic that turned her into an artist
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
Does dirty gear really show how capable a firefighter you really are?
Fire service leaders share what works at their departments
