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.
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The firefighters sustained burns to their hands while ventilating the three-story home
One therapist shares why virtual meetings work so well for firefighters
Officials say a 15-year-old passenger in the car was also injured in the crash believed to be caused by distracted driving
The Houston firefighters’ union said one firefighter is in ICU and two other firefighters from the same station have also tested positive
Gurnee Firefighter-Paramedic Bob Davidson’s mother and another firefighter were injured in the blaze at Davidson’s home
CAL FIRE Capt. David William Lutz, 33, of the San Mateo-Santa Cruz unit, died during a trip to Pfeiffer Burns State Park with his family
The crash caused the cruiser to hit a firefighter who was responding to a tractor-trailer fire
One firefighter was overcome by smoke while ascending an interior stairwell; the other was rescued via a fifth-floor window
The grandson of Levy Fire District Chief Doug Graham, 77, allegedly pointed a gun during the dispute at the fire station
Focus on your members, budget, planning for the future, and strong leadership
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Mansfield Fire Department Capt. Ted Morrissette, who was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease 18 years ago, is now recovering at home after a liver transplant
Firefighters faced multiple challenges including barred windows and icy conditions while battling the blaze that displaced 15 people
Data points to evaluate at your agency as we move into a new phase of COVID-19 response
Increased fire service diversity in response operational hazards is not easily met with a one-size-fits-all PPE solution
Despite a challenging year, firefighters can look ahead to 2021 with hope, inspiration and renewed energy
Sarbanes, 87, was a past chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and a strong ally of the CFSI and NFFF
Therapy, medication and support helped me win the battled against PTSD and find hope again
FDNY Uniformed Firefighters Association President Andrew Ansbro said the reluctance to get the vaccine comes down to an “education issue”
The fire chiefs of Methuen and Lawrence are both out sick after testing positive for the virus shortly after Thanksgiving
The driver who struck the 30-year-old Irving firefighter was charged with ‘intoxication assault’
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