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
The fire department removed the photo from its Facebook page after some said they believed the firefighter’s gesture was similar to a “white supremacy” symbol
A sticker that can now be worn on Boynton Beach firefighters’ helmets bears a green ribbon symbolizing open dialogue about mental health
Firefighters who have been battling Australia’s wildfires sat courtside at the event that was part of Tennis Australia’s Rally for Relief
First responders gathered to lobby for the PTSD worker’s compensation bill, which currently excludes EMS professionals
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
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Last year was also the first year since 1977 with no multiple-fatality incidents, according to the NFPA’s report released this week
One firefighter was seriously injured as crews battled the blaze in extreme heat
Officials said the fireworks being set off by a crowd of about 40 people also caused damage to emergency vehicles
Authorities said Jackson Firefighter Otto “OJ” Love Jr., 47, was shot multiple times after an off-duty car crash
A pregnant woman and infant were also injured in the collision
The two-alarm blaze broke out late at night on July 4
The 2-year-old boy, the son of volunteer firefighter, found a gun in a vehicle at the Shackle Island Fire Station
Hammond Firefighter-Paramedic Jaclyn Seberger is the fourth woman to be hired by the department in its history
An entire fireworks show unintentionally ignited while firefighters were setting up for the display
Facing mounting fiscal challenges, many departments are forced to eliminate or reduce training, fire prevention, travel and physicals