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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 Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department firefighters were en route to a call at the time of the incident
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Video shows moment of blast that injured 11 LAFD firefighters battling a one-story commercial building fire near downtown’s Skid Row
The blaze at a waterfront home killed one resident and injured two firefighters who tried to rescue her
The fire chief said he went against his training and abandoned his command position to search for the firefighter
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
A new enemy prompts strategy sessions akin to the World War II generals planning for battle
These 3 actions will help prepare your family in case of a natural disaster, so that you are able to help others
Detailing disinfection, sanitation and decontamination for PPE reuse
Officials said between 50 to 100 people were displaced in the Tuesday morning fire
Three ways to maintain balance during difficult times and not exacerbate the problem
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Kansas City’s new guidance comes after an outbreak at the police department and applies to all essential workers
Ten Springfield firefighters remain quarantined, down from a high of 73 last week
The working fire call was announced … as my address
Freeport fire officials said they believe a “smoke explosion” occurred in the ceiling area of the fire that damaged or destroyed several businesses
The first responders were moving a patient from a third-floor apartment when the collapse occurred
West Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Ben Rigney said first responders were told the power had been shut off, but that the firefighter was shocked while reaching to check the patient’s pulse
Bounchan Keola, who fled Laos as a refugee at the age of 2, was turned over to ICE after completing his prison term for second-degree attempted murder, voluntary manslaughter and assault with a firearm
Three essential flexibility exercises to improve range of motion
The Eastern Connecticut EMS Council sent a letter to the state officials stressing the need for more tests after outbreaks at firehouses
Officials said that an improperly-installed solar power system sparked the blaze
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