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.
The Seminole County firefighter was suspended for three days without pay last month after allegedly partying 10 days into his 14-day quarantine
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Officials said one house was fully involved when firefighters arrived and the fire spread to a second house
COVID-19 has added a layer of complexity and concern to the work of America’s first responders
A person of interest was taken into custody after the shooting, which left the firefighter hospitalized with several gunshot wounds
Firefighters were responding to a fire alarm when the engine hit standing water and crashed
University of Washington Physicians discuss false-positive rates and the work ahead to study COVID-19 immunity
Training, mental health resources are essential to support first responders facing both the opioid crisis and COVID-19 outbreak
Through the fire chief’s eyes: Navigating a pandemic to protect our people
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus
West Liberty Firefighter Omar Martinez’s mother, sister and father all contracted the virus
A typical shift during the pandemic highlights the uncertainty faced by first responders
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“Just keep moving,” Firefighter Heidi Charest told herself during the finals of the Firefighter Combat Challenge World Championships
Two Spokane County Fire District 8 firefighters raised the flag in honor of all members who battled the devastating wildfires in the state in September
Video shows Matt Vann being greeted by fellow firefighters outside the hospital as he leaves SF General for a rehabilitation facility
How to put your best foot forward at orientation, what to expect in the physical and aptitude tests, and other tips for firefighter candidates
The Valley Stream (N.Y.) Fire Department firefighters were injured when a chimney collapsed onto them
One firefighter was injured when a portion of ceiling collapsed while working crews were working inside the building, and a second firefighter suffered a minor hand injury
All firefighters were ordered to evacuate the school bus company building after the roof collapsed
The fire service isn’t all glory – it’s also loss and heartbreak – but we pick each other up and keep helping
Firefighter Trey Camardelle got a call from his parents shortly after their house fell from its pilings; the couple was rescued by Bayside firefighters and members of a Mississippi Urban Search and Rescue team
St. Lucie County firefighters earn the top spot in the competition dubbed “the toughest 2 minutes in sports”
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