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.
Authorities said Jackson Firefighter Otto “OJ” Love Jr., 47, was shot multiple times after an off-duty car crash
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The Hanford Fire Department will hold their first free “Ride a bike with a Firefighter” event for kids and teens
A total of 11 people suffered smoke inhalation at the massive overnight blaze
The bill would provide preventative training and improve access to workers’ compensation for PTSD and other mental health conditions
One incident years ago reemerges in an unexpected moment
The new policy outlines circumstances that require drug and alcohol testing for volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders
Fire statistics can be powerful tools to communicate to the public, media and elected officials to effect change
Personnel from the LAFD’s Station 9 in Skid Row gave an inside look at their experience aiding thousands of homeless residents
The carry mimics fireground movements that frequently result in slips and falls or injuries, such as pulled muscles
Use your familiarity, credibility and ability to speak in plain language to inform the public about the novel coronavirus and how to avoid infection
Research examines the impact of the job on pregnant firefighters
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Officials said water drops by helicopter were helping significantly as the firefighting effort entered its third day
Firefighters were battling a blaze at a suspected illegal marijuana grow house when the patio roof collapsed
How we mourn loss is individual, but passage of time helps everyone
West Virginia’s opioid crisis sparks launch of initiatives to support mental and physical health among fire and police personnel
A former firefighter who lived nearby made attempts to rescue the couple
Mansfield Fire Department Capt. Ted Morrissette, a nearly 40-year fire service veteran, has battled an autoimmune disease for the last 18 years
17 firefighters were transported for evaluation after battling the blaze at Naval Base San Diego
One of the firefighters needed to be transported and others were treated at the scene
One firefighter is in critical condition; the other suffered serious injuries
