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
IAFC releases message to national media, plus safety tips for firefighters, following recent roadway incident LODDs
One firefighter was injured fighting the New Jersey blaze that destroyed several buildings
Miami-Dade Firefighter David Gonzalez was airlifted to a trauma center following a “long fall”
A successful wellness program can improve overall health and reduce costs, and it should include physical fitness, stress management and mental health elements
Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company Firefighters Mark and Lee Nanna died just hours apart last week
The captain was rushed to the hospital after coming in contact with the power line
A total of 22 people were injured, two critically, in the early-morning high-rise fire
The station built in 1967 will be closed until further notice after floor tiles were found to contain asbestos
Officials said five vehicles were involved in the crash that injured six people and damaged a new ambulance
The fire police officer was directing traffic when a fire truck passed by, striking him with its hose
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Simple steps to refocus on exercise and nutrition during the COVID-19 pandemic
American Medical Response Philadelphia Paramedic William “Brad” Blackman worked in EMS for more than 35 years and is remembered as a “true hero”
The New Kinloch Fire Protection District said the community has rallied around Firefighter Arlydia Bufford and her condition has improved
The video is the first in a series of fire service training resources focused on the impact of diversity and inclusion on behavioral health
Family members and colleagues of Kennewick Firefighter Shane Webb urged others to wear a mask to help slow the spread
The Allentown firefighter was transported to an area hospital after falling from a ladder at a row home fire
The entire department will now be tested after 14 firefighters tested positive for the virus
Rialto fire officials said this is the third time the station has been struck by a vehicle
The engine was en route to an emergency call when it swerved to avoid another vehicle and rolled over
The system alerts only the fire and EMS stations being dispatched and is meant to reduce first responders’ stress
