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.
The Cedar Rapids firefighters sustained blunt force trauma and one was knocked unconscious, officials said
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The committee formed at the behest of the National Institutes of Health and CDC published a draft recommending a four-phase distribution plan for the vaccine
Three of the firefighters still haven’t been able to return to work after the June 4 fire and blast in Jacksonville
What EMS providers need to know about the physiology behind the Lazarus syndrome to ensure a patient is deceased before declaring death
About 200 firefighters responded to the blaze at the three-story building
Orange County fire, EMS and law enforcement officials urged hikers to properly prepare and take caution before heading out to the trails
Officials said the Seminole County firefighters were engaged in a rescue attempt and unaware of exposed wires nearby
Disaster mental health experts with the Tulane University School of Social Work seek to further understand the emotional impact of COVID-19 on responders
Following a fatal fire, we must remember we were there when we were most needed – and face the pain
Avis Firefighter David Closs Sr., 67, was directing traffic for the safe passage of apparatus when he suffered a medical emergency
As students around the country prepare to start school virtually, first responders are wondering how to cover homeschooling on-shift
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Decatur officials said approximately 40-45% of the city’s first responders and public works employees have been vaccinated so far
How to conduct a financial size-up, strengthen financial health and select the right pension for your situation
Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company Assistant Chief James Brooks Jr. suffered a torn aorta responding to a fire and accumulated nearly $1 million in medical bills
Erskine Lakes Fire Company #1 Firefighter John Jonker Sr., 80, collapsed shortly after returning home from duty on Feb. 10
About 200 FDNY personnel responded to the blaze that destroyed a dollar store in Queens
Appropriate PPE can reduce respiratory, vision and hearing risks
The bill would apply to the spouses and children of police officers, corrections officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty after Jan 1. 2010
Spokane firefighters responded to a house fire Sunday morning where a resident was also critically injured
The proposed bill would also mandate health and occupational training for firefighters
A fundraiser for Vista Firefighter-Paramedic Andy Valenta, 33, who was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, raised more than $80,000 in 3 days
