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.
FITNESS IN FOCUS
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
The Disaster Responder Assets Network will host confidential Zoom sessions led by front-line responders trained in peer support
About 1,000 members were tested for antibodies this week as part of a pilot program to determine how many first responders may have immunity
The camp, which normally serves children with serious illnesses, is equipped with onsite medical facilities
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One of the Camden firefighters fell through the second-story floor, seriously injuring his back
Probationary Firefighter Anthony Phillips Jr. is following in the footsteps of his father, who served in Washington D.C. and died in the line of duty in 1999
Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
A three-alarm fire in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood damaged four homes
A member of the East Haven Fire Department was injured while working the scene of a fully involved unit of an apartment complex
One year ago, Fenwick High School lacrosse team Coach Phil Keegan collapsed during a team practice; this week he thanked first responders who saved him
The crash occurred near the scene of a fire, but authorities have not said if the vehicle was responding to the fire at the time of the incident
Understanding the three reasons firefighters tend to avoid seeking help, and what firefighters can do to manage growing stress
“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
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