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.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Nucla Naturita Fire Protection District Chief Chester Riley, 57
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Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
A three-alarm fire in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood damaged four homes
A member of the East Haven Fire Department was injured while working the scene of a fully involved unit of an apartment complex
One year ago, Fenwick High School lacrosse team Coach Phil Keegan collapsed during a team practice; this week he thanked first responders who saved him
The crash occurred near the scene of a fire, but authorities have not said if the vehicle was responding to the fire at the time of the incident
Understanding the three reasons firefighters tend to avoid seeking help, and what firefighters can do to manage growing stress
“Just keep moving,” Firefighter Heidi Charest told herself during the finals of the Firefighter Combat Challenge World Championships
Two Spokane County Fire District 8 firefighters raised the flag in honor of all members who battled the devastating wildfires in the state in September
Video shows Matt Vann being greeted by fellow firefighters outside the hospital as he leaves SF General for a rehabilitation facility
How to put your best foot forward at orientation, what to expect in the physical and aptitude tests, and other tips for firefighter candidates
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The girls reportedly said they were “bored” and posted a video of themselves starting the fire on Snapchat
The coalition consists of more than two dozen public safety organizations and aims to address first responders’ physical and mental health needs
The home was already engulfed in flames when Fairmont firefighters arrived
Two fires just hours apart destroyed four homes along the same street Thursday
The Olympic-style competition for public safety and first responders is scheduled to take place June 10 - 19 in San Diego
Commissioner Daniel Nigro said 911 wasn’t called for 10 minutes after the fire was first detected
Open storage extends the life of agency investments in turnout gear and helps keep firefighters safer
Police said the man set two fires in November and another two this week
Bastrop Assistant Fire Chief Eric DeArmitt sustained serious injuries in the incident
More than 350 fire and EMS personnel responded to the blaze that displaced 90 families
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