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
Marrowbone Volunteer Firefighter Jimmy Belcher was cleaning up after a storm when he was hit, sustaining broken bones and head trauma
When working from home isn’t an option: a checklist for reducing the risk of transmitting exposure after returning from a shift
How first responders can use deliberate rumination to positively process their COVID-19 experiences
News and expert analysis to help alleviate the top pandemic-related stressors
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine offers research-driven strategies for better sleep after working extended shifts
The app is designed to provide first responders with expert information and allow them to screen their symptoms
Valley Stream Firefighter-EMT Mike Field, 59, died from COVID-19 complications after confirmed contact with an infected patient
The guidelines cover actions both employees and employers in essential industries, such as public safety, should take
Fire Chief Harold Scoggins details the quick launch of the country’s first responder-focused testing facility
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with IAFC President Gary Ludwig about the association’s campaign “If you don’t feel well, don’t make it your farewell”
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The firefighter reportedly suffered burns to his head and neck
Growth from tragedy: A tragic MVC prompts a department to work together and form a fire family
Health & Safety Officer David Picone has developed more than 10 policies governing the health and welfare of department members
An advisory group formed by the state said it will consider local input before announcing the finalized distribution plans
Casper Fire-EMS officials warned of an “alarming” trend in significant fires sparked by discarded smoking materials
One firefighter suffered heat exhaustion at the three-alarm blaze that destroyed an apartment complex under construction
5 ways to prepare for and navigate a furlough at your public safety department
Detroit Firefighter Mark Taylor spent three weeks in the burn unit after being caught in a roof collapse at an abandoned house last year
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Mayor Bill de Blasio that the city is responsible for reimbursing the funds the federal government wrongly removed from the FDNY’s World Trade Center Health Program
Using the right wheel chocks on a flat surface goes a long way to reducing risk
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