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 video is the first in a series of fire service training resources focused on the impact of diversity and inclusion on behavioral health
Family members and colleagues of Kennewick Firefighter Shane Webb urged others to wear a mask to help slow the spread
The Allentown firefighter was transported to an area hospital after falling from a ladder at a row home fire
The entire department will now be tested after 14 firefighters tested positive for the virus
Rialto fire officials said this is the third time the station has been struck by a vehicle
The engine was en route to an emergency call when it swerved to avoid another vehicle and rolled over
The system alerts only the fire and EMS stations being dispatched and is meant to reduce first responders’ stress
Why ballistic protection is now a necessity, plus 5 steps for how departments can add body armor to their equipment cache
Seven police officers were also injured during unrest as officials investigated the disappearance of two teenage girls
Officials say the three firefighters were fighting the blaze from inside the home when it partially collapsed on top of them
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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
Despite the fire service’s key role in responding to medical emergencies, fire departments have received limited support and protection during the pandemic, according to fire officials
The IAFC noted that states’ priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members
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