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
Emilee Derrer, whose father is a fire captain and whose mother is an EMT, received a ‘Pink Heals’ surprise celebration at her home
The move angered EMS union leaders who say EMTs and paramedics in the city continue to be deprioritized
Kent city officials have attempted to block the use of a vacant motel as a quarantine site after King County purchased it
Central Bell County Fire & Rescue Chief Jason Worsdale served at the department for 10 years and reportedly suffered from PTSD
Health officials say the first responders came into contact with the first patient in California to die from the virus
The briefing informed firefighters about COVID-19 signs and symptoms, preparations and protections
South Metro Fire Rescue hired a clinician to administer the therapy at its headquarters due to its popularity among personnel
The Texas firefighter-paramedic said the experience taught him the importance of raising awareness about living organ donations
The 2018 crash injured nine people, including three firefighters and a 5-year-old girl
Boston Fire Commissioner and Chief Joseph Finn announced he will be retiring on March 12
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Disaster mental health experts with the Tulane University School of Social Work seek to further understand the emotional impact of COVID-19 on responders
Following a fatal fire, we must remember we were there when we were most needed – and face the pain
Avis Firefighter David Closs Sr., 67, was directing traffic for the safe passage of apparatus when he suffered a medical emergency
As students around the country prepare to start school virtually, first responders are wondering how to cover homeschooling on-shift
Kerith, a Golden Retriever and licensed pet therapy dog, offers much-needed emotional support to California firefighters battling the 2,400-acre Woodward Fire
Tavares Fire Department Lt. Carsten Kieffer said a fellow paramedic on the boat used his belt as a tourniquet
Sanford’s fire union president said a 72-hour wait for first responders’ test results is “unacceptable”
The firefighter was walking to the convenience store when he heard gunfire and realized he’d been hit
How to protect firefighters from in-station hazards, like asbestos, mold and vermin
Using a ‘personal 360’ can help minimize the mistakes that compromise the public’s trust in the fire service
