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.
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
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Three firefighters suffered heat exhaustion and dehydration and one sustained injuries to his back and ankle
Dramatic video shows the moment that a fire at a fireworks warehouse rocks the capital of Lebanon
Former Chief Jeff Payne, who retired in January, says he is “very proud” of the resiliency first responders have shown
Sgt. Steven Splan died hours after he returned from cutting a tree that was blocking a roadway
The Duxbury Fire Department is reportedly the first in the United States to use the rings to monitor firefighters’ health
4 residents were also injured and about 100 were displaced as the fire spread throughout the entire complex
Officials said a bottle of potassium cyanide was found at the scene of a suspected suicide where first responders began feeling unwell
Investigators believe at least six fires have been set deliberately in Shelby this month, including one at the home of Fire Chief William Hunt
More than 160 firefighters battled the massive blaze affecting multiple structures
Research reveals the impact of commonly used station colors on firefighter mental health and stress
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Amwell Valley Fire Company Chief Max Jason will head the department with his father, Bob Jason, as deputy chief
The three Suffolk firefighters and one resident of the two-story home were transported to the hospital with injuries
First Responders Resiliency Inc., started by a retired paramedic, and The 6 Foundation offer health, wellness and rehabilitation programs for Sonoma County first responders
Lancaster and Lebanon County fire departments responded to the fire; the extent of damage to the barn was not immediately clear
The health coverage would apply to spouses until they receive health coverage from another source or until they turn 65, and would apply to children until they turn 26
A member of the Mobile Fire-Rescue was injured at the scene of a vacant house fire; the cause is still being determined
Learn about the differences between each strain, how transmissible they are, and what they mean for local communities
The new Columbus Division of Fire station includes a separate changing station to protect firefighters from carcinogens and an alarm system that reduces sleep interruptions
Make the commitment, evaluate your situation, set goals, create a healthy environment, and size-up the plan as you go
Rochester Fire Lt. Ryan Fleming said the size and compartmentalized structure of the multifamily home made the blaze difficult to fight
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