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 agency put out a call for plasma donations from those with Type O-positive blood who have recovered from the virus
FITNESS IN FOCUS
A Santa Fe firetruck appeared in the background of a news conference supporting legislation related to worker’s compensation for PTSD
Officials say Firefighter Sarah Reasoner’s athleticism and passion make her the perfect role model to inspire female recruits
The network held its first training in Berks County last month with a focus on first responder suicides
Officials say gases generated by the fire exploded just after a crew entered the building
The university has received a $1.5 million grant to study the impact of chemicals in firefighting foam and gear on firefighter health
The roof of the vacant building collapsed as firefighters battled heavy flames
The firefighter was responding to a crash Wednesday morning when he was struck by a driver who then fled
The legislation would allow first responders to seek workers’ compensation even if they don’t have a physical condition that led to PTSD
Video shows the firefighter being hoisted from a lower level after the fall and later loaded into an ambulance
A fundraiser has been set up to help support the fire sergeant and his family
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Investigators believe at least six fires have been set deliberately in Shelby this month, including one at the home of Fire Chief William Hunt
More than 160 firefighters battled the massive blaze affecting multiple structures
Research reveals the impact of commonly used station colors on firefighter mental health and stress
Researchers used first-person accounts from responders to inform recommendations for firefighter safety at ESS sites
One study led by Stony Brook University researchers found that the brain “age” of some World Trade Center responders is 10 years older on average than the general population
Officials said some of the residents tried to put out the fire themselves before calling for help
Crews practiced social distancing, worked in smaller pods and held virtual briefings to help keep members safe
The five Yarmouth firefighters suffered heat exhaustion and lacerations
Parishville Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief and EMT Nicholas Jerome, 30, is recovering after being seriously injured in an on-duty crash Tuesday
Firefighters were moving to attack the fire from above on a catwalk when they were knocked down by the blast
