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.
Marrowbone Volunteer Firefighter Jimmy Belcher was cleaning up after a storm when he was hit, sustaining broken bones and head trauma
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A 64-year-old firefighter from the Landisville Fire Company was taken to a medical center after experiencing a “medical condition” at the scene
Lake County Fire Rescue EMS Chief Dan Miller is in critical condition after experiencing cardiac arrest
An Anaheim Fire & Rescue firefighter suffered minor injuries when he was struck by a piece of falling debris while battling an electrical fire in the walls of the gym
A woman who witnessed the incident said there was approximately eight to 10 people gathered on each deck when the collapse occurred
Yoga for First Responders is leading a training session this week to teach first responders the philosophy behind yoga so they can use in their daily lives
If you’re exercising just for the sake of exercising, you might be selling yourself short
Firefighter Kenneth Stavinoha was 36 when he collapsed just outside the Houston Fire Department Station 27 while performing his assigned station duties
Fire Rescue Chief Terry Bell was upgraded from critical condition to fair condition, and Capt. Scott Baxter was upgraded from critical to serious condition
Emergency crews heard a struggle in an adjacent room while they were performing CPR on a man who had suffered a heart attack and called the police for assistance
Thoughtful station design can help firefighters find stress relief and a greater sense of well-being
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Many Ys are offering reduced prices for their child care based on financial need
Tips to ensure first responders stay not only physically healthy but also mentally prepared to navigate these stressful times
Follow these actions to limit spread of the virus and stay informed
If members of your community are looking for ways to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, direct them to these blood donation FAQs
IAFC President Gary Ludwig offers leadership advice and explains how a new task force can offer guidance
Skylar Herbert died after her brain began to swell while she was in the hospital with the coronavirus
Bay Head Fire Company Firefighter Dave Clark, 47, who previously served as chief engineer, died Saturday after two weeks in the hospital
Congresswoman Robin Kelly is calling for a matching fund waiver for grants related to pandemic response and mental health
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends webinar will feature panelists discussing opportunities for strengthening EMS systems post-COVID-19
The downloadable PDF includes an Entry Screening Procedure step-by-step guide and self-screen checklist