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.
Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Department firefighters are supporting and raising money for injured Watertown Firefighter Recruit Peyton Morse
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The firefighter reportedly suffered burns to his head and neck
Growth from tragedy: A tragic MVC prompts a department to work together and form a fire family
Health & Safety Officer David Picone has developed more than 10 policies governing the health and welfare of department members
An advisory group formed by the state said it will consider local input before announcing the finalized distribution plans
Casper Fire-EMS officials warned of an “alarming” trend in significant fires sparked by discarded smoking materials
One firefighter suffered heat exhaustion at the three-alarm blaze that destroyed an apartment complex under construction
5 ways to prepare for and navigate a furlough at your public safety department
Detroit Firefighter Mark Taylor spent three weeks in the burn unit after being caught in a roof collapse at an abandoned house last year
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Mayor Bill de Blasio that the city is responsible for reimbursing the funds the federal government wrongly removed from the FDNY’s World Trade Center Health Program
Using the right wheel chocks on a flat surface goes a long way to reducing risk
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Focus on teamwork, coping mechanisms and even how not to behave with other members
Officials said the firefighter was knocked into the air by a supply line that suddenly jerked
Neither a poor weather forecast nor an ongoing pandemic could halt the first responder couple’s wedding plans
Funding will be awarded based on certain criteria, including financial need and academic merit
First responders suffered smoke inhalation after pulling two residents from the burning home
LaFargeville businesses are showing support for the family of Peyton Lane S. Morse, who died following training at the state fire academy
White blood cells are more vulnerable to DNA damage, and their DNA repair mechanisms appear misaligned to deal with the damage
Oakland officials also plan to send non-police responders to other nonviolent calls such as public intoxication calls and wellness checks