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.
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Authorities said Jackson Firefighter Otto “OJ” Love Jr., 47, was shot multiple times after an off-duty car crash
A pregnant woman and infant were also injured in the collision
The two-alarm blaze broke out late at night on July 4
The 2-year-old boy, the son of volunteer firefighter, found a gun in a vehicle at the Shackle Island Fire Station
Hammond Firefighter-Paramedic Jaclyn Seberger is the fourth woman to be hired by the department in its history
An entire fireworks show unintentionally ignited while firefighters were setting up for the display
Facing mounting fiscal challenges, many departments are forced to eliminate or reduce training, fire prevention, travel and physicals
Believe it or not, COVID-19 may have amplified some of your top goals for the year
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with fire service researcher Dr. Sara Jahnke about the current state of the pandemic and its impact on the fire service
The study aims to understand how to raise awareness about the importance of moderating drinking among firefighters
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Across the country, fire and EMS workers are among the first to be immunized against the virus
Five reasons firefighters are at an increased risk of opioid abuse
The car involved in the hit-and-run was found burned and abandoned two days after the incident
Norton Fire Chief Mike Schultz is still recovering after being hospitalized with a severe case of the virus
Milford firefighters were hampered by an “inoperable” fire hydrant during the blaze that damaged four tractor-trailers
While COVID deaths will push 2020 counts high, “legacy” LODDs continue to drop
The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act recommends additional research into PFAS in PPE and alternatives to PFAS foam
Casper Firefighter Dane Anderson was the first person in Natrona County to be vaccinated for the virus, followed by several other members of his department
One firefighter was struck by falling debris and several other sustained minor injuries while battling the blaze
King was selected for his work on the front lines of many legislative efforts in support of America’s firefighters and EMS personnel
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