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.
Times have changed in the fire service and some of the best peer support opportunities have fallen by the wayside as firefighter culture has evolved
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With wildfires growing more frequent and toxic exposure a deadly risk, the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act aims to support firefighters facing heightened cancer rates
Free cancer screening in response to recent legislation will help detect cancer in approximately 900 firefighters every two years
Read the first five practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you stay sharp, resilient, and in control — no matter what the job throws at you
Ashland’s Central Station crew, led by Battalion Chief Jarrod Duncan, embodies relentless dedication, daily training, and a deep sense of duty
The habit? Working out with your dog in ways that support movement, recovery and routine
Learn how to choose the right pet for your shift schedule, energy level and emotional needs
Looking to supplement your income? These side jobs are perfect for firefighters
From the common areas to personal spaces, it’s time to declutter and clean up
A volunteer firefighter and mental health advocate died along with his oldest son while trying to save the younger
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve firefighter retention
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We also know walking provides tremendous benefits for physical health, but does our step count really matter?
With more than 160 people still missing after deadly Hill Country floods, Texas search teams face the emotional toll of recovering bodies while managing the mental strain of their work
How to turn data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions and safer outcomes
Score discounted duty gear, workout tools and everyday essentials July 8-11 with our curated list of budget-friendly buys
What a week in the Sahara taught one chief officer about leading with purpose and building organizational endurance
From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong
It’s the NFA-adjacent pub where firefighters feel like family
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
Find your inner-chef with these recipes written, compiled and taste-tested by fellow first responders
Retired fire chief Pat Kenny shows how vulnerability, empathy, and hope transform mental-health struggles and profound loss into resilient, compassionate leadership
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