Fitness & Health
The Kern County Fire Department will use the money to reduce exposure to cancer-causing materials and to support the department’s critical incident stress management program
FITNESS IN FOCUS
We already know from past innovations how AI will really impact our work – driving us deeper into the grind
These events provide first responders with a unique opportunity to connect with their communities, promote safety and foster goodwill beyond emergency response
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
It’s not just about strength or stamina; it’s about grit, mental toughness, and using your body in new ways
Leaders say departments need to be open to having difficult conversations, understand what first responders are experiencing and improve access to mental health services
Is the 75 Hard health and fitness challenge to boost mental discipline and physical fitness right for you?
The Golden Retriever from Thin Line Service Dogs will help Troy firefighters and the community they serve
“The Bravest Children” program from Friends of Firefighters provides sessions for children to share among peers and develop positive coping skills
In 2024 16 states adopted 22 PFAS-related measures
Following key steps can help firefighters manage stress in order to reduce fear and improve decision-making, both on and off the emergency scene
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It can have a range of negative effects on both physical and mental health
The Russell Fire Department can make sure all of its firefighters have properly fitting facepieces
Every little bit helps; find out which fitness clubs give first responders the most bang for their buck
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
Seaside Fire & Rescue’s renovation included a new laundry area for PPE decon and individual gear storage
Not getting adequate, quality rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
Americans predict that cutting out processed foods, healthy aging and improving gut health will be the top three health trends in 2025, according to a study
When you avoid processing your most challenging calls, you don’t get better or even stay the same; you get worse
To track your nutrition, you need to see what, when and how much you actually eat
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
