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.
Detroit Firefighter Mark Taylor spent three weeks in the burn unit after being caught in a roof collapse at an abandoned house last year
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Volunteer Firefighter Joe Lott, who has volunteered with two Georgia fire departments for 15 years, was helping with tornado cleanup when his house caught fire
Engage in these simple practices to manage the stress of uncertainty
It’s important to be present, communicate, do what’s right and, most importantly, keep going through the chaos
Not all COVID-19 antibody tests are created equal – an important point to consider when determining who is best serving on the front lines
While more than 90% of the country is under stay-at-home orders, there are still ways to support public safety members during this unprecedented national emergency
First responders and healthcare professionals can get a daily free “thank you” meal from April 22 to May 5 by showing their badge
Many Ys are offering reduced prices for their child care based on financial need
Tips to ensure first responders stay not only physically healthy but also mentally prepared to navigate these stressful times
Follow these actions to limit spread of the virus and stay informed
If members of your community are looking for ways to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, direct them to these blood donation FAQs
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Firefighters responded Wednesday to a blaze on the fourth floor of a Staten Island apartment building
The Hale Foundation has filed a lawsuit after the Valor Station’s zoning application was rejected following widespread opposition from residents
New technology makes it possible to reduce the overall weight of turnout gear – and the stress on the firefighter wearing it – without compromising heat resistance
The late Clayton Fire Marshal Roy Weckherlin’s badge was lost in a restaurant in Florida years ago, and the Florida man who found it spent four years working to return it to its rightful place
Portage Station No. 2 includes gender-neutral locker and shower facilities, on-site training space and “clean” rooms to help prevent cross-contamination
Chief Mike Ragone recaps Global Medical Response’s pandemic response and explains how fire and EMS agencies must prepare for future outbreaks
A gust of air caused the fire to swell when firefighters opened the attic door, knocking one firefighter to the ground
The firefighter was taken to the hospital for evaluation after being shot in the back with the pellet gun
CAPCE-approved online program confronts ‘hero culture’ and shares tools to address mental health challenges
The driver of the truck was cited for traffic violations
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