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.
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with fire service researcher Dr. Sara Jahnke about the current state of the pandemic and its impact on the fire service
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Fort Worth Firefighter-Paramedic Shonna Moorman says she’s facing a “very long recovery” and plans to campaign for highway safety for first responders
The explosion that killed Farmington Fire Rescue Capt. Michael Bell in September has revived support for legislation to prevent propane-related disasters
A Chicago Fire Department paramedic was injured after a car crashed into an ambulance and then fled
Deputy Chief Bucky Buchanan said he appreciated witnessing the “chain of survival ... come to life”
The strength competition, hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger, helped raise money for California fire departments
More than 200 fire and EMS personnel responded to the five-alarm fire that spread to six buildings
The Journeyman Conference provided knowledge and resources to firefighters from rural areas and included firefighter training and mental health talks
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with the NFFF’s Ron Siarnicki about cancer awareness and prevention as well as behavioral health issues
Burpees work the arms, back, abs, hamstrings and chest while also giving you a great cardio workout
Madalyn Karlbon, daughter of Avenel Firefighter and former Chief Jimmy Karlbon, woke her family after hearing the smoke detector go off
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
A behavioral health expert breaks down ways responders can cope with the ongoing fear and anxiety they face while responding to and providing care during the pandemic
Crisfield volunteer firefighters lifted Shirl Carmine to the window of her mother’s room after they were separated for four months
Officials say a pickup truck and box truck collided head on, injuring Boynton Beach Fire Capt. Jeff Power and his family
The engine overturned Wednesday afternoon and landed among trees on the side of a highway
Audio published by union officials reportedly reveals a shift commander telling firefighters they will be considered “AWOL” if they leave work to get tested
