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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.
Officials say a large chunk of plaster ceiling fell on all three firefighters during an apartment blaze Sunday
FITNESS IN FOCUS
A volunteer firefighter from North Carolina shares the ups and downs of a day in the life of a volunteer
Hebron Volunteer Fire Department Lt. Eric Saunders was seriously injured when his vehicle struck a tree en route to the fire station
The training is a requirement of Senate Bill 376 that states employing agencies must provide educational training related to mental health awareness, prevention, mitigation and treatment
Firefighter-Paramedic John Clark Jr. has already undergone a six-hour facial reconstruction surgery and may require additional procedures
The boy’s sister said she’s not sure who called department, but that a group of about 10 firefighters arrived to celebrate
After firefighters awarded Alexis Skjelbred a scholarship, she went on to become a nurse who now treats many of the same firefighters
FIRST and FDSOA are looking for career and volunteer fire departments to participate in a FEMA-funded safety culture assessment
Hebron Fire Lt. Eric Saunders, 23, is in serious condition after his vehicle struck a tree while en route to the fire station
Firefighter Chris Shell says he hopes the video, which has been viewed more than 2 million times, will encourage others to learn CPR
What first responders need to know about asking for help, getting into treatment, and returning to work
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The CovidWatch research project plans to follow more than 200 front-line workers for six months to understand their work-related risks
Officials say a total of four vehicles, including the ambulance, were involved in the crash
Studies from the SARS outbreak in 2003 reveal first responders may be more at risk for PTS due to quarantine and stigmatization
Video shows moment of blast that injured 11 LAFD firefighters battling a one-story commercial building fire near downtown’s Skid Row
The blaze at a waterfront home killed one resident and injured two firefighters who tried to rescue her
The fire chief said he went against his training and abandoned his command position to search for the firefighter
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
A new enemy prompts strategy sessions akin to the World War II generals planning for battle
These 3 actions will help prepare your family in case of a natural disaster, so that you are able to help others
Detailing disinfection, sanitation and decontamination for PPE reuse