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.
Raleigh Firefighter Nick Christopoulos did chest-to-ground burpees for 12 hours in a row in his endeavor to break the record
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An 18-year-old was charged with DUI and vehicular homicide in the 2018 crash that killed a 16-year-old and left a firefighter with a fractured skull and spine
Learn about tools that can help determine your department’s risk, as well as how to use policies and safe culture practices to reduce firefighter injuries
The fire chief’s wife pleaded with city council to allow her husband to keep his position while living in another town
A fundraiser has been launched to support the Altamahaw-Ossipee Fire Department paramedic and his family
Atlanta Fire Rescue told police the firefighter was “in crisis” before the standoff
East Jefferson Fire Rescue Lt. Reece Chambers is believed to be the first firefighter in the state to return to front-line duty after a heart transplant
Multiple first responder departments lined the road to pay respects to 20-year-old Riverdale Firefighter Analiese Chapman
Officials said the woman sustained severe injuries to both hands and all of her fingers
Fire Chief Jared Meeker explains how leaders can watch for signs of emotional trauma among the crew
Silence and judgment can wreak havoc on a firefighter’s mental health
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
Bedford Firefighter-Paramedic Daniel Stewart and Nurse Beth Stewart have been working opposite days on the front lines while raising their two children
One of the Buffalo FD members reportedly suffered second-degree burns to his arm
The fire burned more than 100 acres and destroyed two residences
St. Petersburg fire union officials voiced concerns about the safety of firefighters and paramedics responding to some calls without police protection
Fourteen fire departments were called to the massive blaze Tuesday