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.
“Massachusetts still has not provided any dates, times, or vaccination locations,” the union tweeted Tuesday
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Parishville Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief and EMT Nicholas Jerome, 30, is recovering after being seriously injured in an on-duty crash Tuesday
Firefighters were moving to attack the fire from above on a catwalk when they were knocked down by the blast
Bedford Firefighter-Paramedic Daniel Stewart and Nurse Beth Stewart have been working opposite days on the front lines while raising their two children
One of the Buffalo FD members reportedly suffered second-degree burns to his arm
The fire burned more than 100 acres and destroyed two residences
St. Petersburg fire union officials voiced concerns about the safety of firefighters and paramedics responding to some calls without police protection
Fourteen fire departments were called to the massive blaze Tuesday
A study from King County, Washington, characterizes COVID-19 patients receiving care from EMS
The family of Hinsdale Firefighter-Paramedic Nicole Hladik, 27, said there had been a sudden recent change to her mood before her death Tuesday
The Parishville Volunteer Fire Department firefighter-EMT was reportedly responding in his personal vehicle when he crashed into a tree
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The blaze that started at a Queens nail salon raged for more than six hours
Teachers and people over 75 will also be eligible, opening vaccinations to 3.2 million additional New Yorkers
The bill is named Dominick Marino, the late president of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey
President-elect Joe Biden said he will release most available doses, in contrast to the current approach of conserving supply to guarantee availability of second shots
Investigators say the fire spread across three homes after a cigarette was placed on a plastic mattress cover
Yonkers firefighters rescued three people from a third-floor apartment, and one family jumped from the 19th-floor to a lower balcony to escape the smoke
Brimfield Fire Chief Bob Forney is remembered as a selfless leader and a “true public servant” who was highly involved in his community
Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself, serve others and give back to your community
Study shows chemical exposure is higher while on-duty, and increased with the number of fires fought
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
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