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 Michigan firefighter sustained minor injuries when the scared beagle “nipped” him on the neck
The USFRA-supported website invites fire, EMS, police and military personnel to preserve their legacy with digital content such as photos and audio clips
Eight FDNY firefighters were injured, two seriously, in a fire Thursday morning
New technology tracks toxins and carcinogens to determine fireground exposure areas
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
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
Officials said between 50 to 100 people were displaced in the Tuesday morning fire
Three ways to maintain balance during difficult times and not exacerbate the problem
Officials say the firefighter was rescued after the ceiling of the house collapsed on him
Officials say they were falsely assured that the clinic would not be treating a high number of patients at risk of suicide