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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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
The agency put out a call for plasma donations from those with Type O-positive blood who have recovered from the virus
2 more firefighters injured in the explosion returned to active duty this week; 1 firefighter remains hospitalized
Chinese researchers found that the virus was present in the semen of six study participants with COVID-19
The NTSB’s report found that Jet A fuel was mistakenly added to the plane, which only uses aviation gasoline
One firefighter was burned and another suffered smoke inhalation; 23 fire departments battled the blaze
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Houston Firefighter Josue Rios, who works two jobs and survived COVID-19, discussed the challenges of working through the pandemic with ‘TODAY’ host Hoda Kotb
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
The Prince George’s County Fire Department is conducting a safety investigation and a mechanical evaluation of the engine after the incident
Firefighters rescued several people who were trapped during the blaze at the seven-story apartment building
An assistant chief said firefighters were unaware that the building might be compromised by renovations until the firefighter fell through the floor
Releasing more doses of the vaccine will expand the pool of recipients and increase the number of places where the shots can be distributed
The state Occupational Safety & Health Administration cited the Memphis Fire Department for reportedly failing to provide COVID-19 training, conduct daily health checks and ensure employees wore masks
The “heavy fire” caused the roof of the two-story garage to collapse
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
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