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.
Training, mental health resources are essential to support first responders facing both the opioid crisis and COVID-19 outbreak
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Firefighter Mike Riding will undergo life-saving open heart surgery after doctors discovered a potentially-deadly artery clog while treating him for an infection
The injury occurred when the firefighter fell through a hole in the floor at the home
Firefighter Chris Pace remains in intensive care after being rescued during a four-alarm fire by Fire Lt. Jason Menard, who later died in the blaze
“Psychological first aid” through therapy, meditation and breathing techniques could help prevent health problems caused by the stress of fighting California’s wildfires
Firefighter Eric Stevens and his wife, Amanda, appeared on the comedian’s show where they were presented with the donation to their #AxeALS fundraiser
Boys Town Fire & Rescue Chief John Sing, 67, collapsed at the fire station after returning from an emergency medical call early Monday morning
A Massachusetts-based nonprofit is helping save firefighters’ lives with early cancer detection
The L.A. County fire engineer pulled over on the way to the hospital and delivered the 6-pound, 8-ounce girl, wrapping her in his T-shirt before paramedics arrived
Officials noted the lack of ventilation, sprinkler systems and adequate space to clean equipment
Lawmakers passed 16 bills in the last two weeks aimed at supporting first responders, including mental health initiatives and tax credits
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Warners-Memphis Volunteer Fire Capt. Dan Hogan is recovering after 26 days in the hospital and was greeted with cheers and sirens upon arriving home
EMS systems may experience and respond to behavioral health, substance abuse and domestic violence situations as social isolation impacts public health
Firefighter-paramedics rapidly implement new ideas to curb infection
Company officers can serve as a much-needed constant amid the chaos
The planned 20-year study seeks to assess the short- and long-term effects of the pandemic on the well-being of first responders and healthcare workers
Firefighter Cecil Dale Thornton, a high school senior who volunteers at Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department, was ejected from his truck during the crash
One firefighter suffered second-degree burns to his knees and another suffered an eye injury
Paul Latino, who caught the virus at work, encourages others to consider making a potentially life-saving donation
Lt. Demetrius Granado was injured while fighting a fire in 2016 and had to have his right hip replaced
Tips for staying positive and focused on the community during times of high stress
