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.
FDNY Firefighter Sal DePaola started the Instagram “quarantine_rv” to chronicle his time living in the vehicle
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The highly contagious condition causes severe itching and rash outbreaks due to mites burrowing under the skin
Firefighters requested mutual aid support from surrounding towns due to the challenges posed by the newly constructed additions to the home
The blast killed Fire Capt. Michael Bell and injured his brother, Fire Chief Terry Bell, five other firefighters, a LEAP worker and an ambulance professional
The Phoenix Police Department announced that they would dedicate a new “quiet room” for dispatchers to help them deal with the stress of the job
Capt. Daniel Arms was hospitalized with serious injuries after the fire truck he was driving hydroplaned amid heavy rain and ran off the interstate
Firefighter Greg Popps was attending his first game at the Carrier Dome when he saw a fan slump over and jumped into action
Mindfulness promotes better health, better peace of mind and improved work performance
Branchville Hose Company No. 1 Chief Jonathan Frato said they had just finished dinner when “everything pancaked” and the decks collapsed, injuring over 20 people
Firefighter Hunter Garcia, his wife and daughter were transported to the hospital with serious injuries and their daughter was admitted with life-threatening injuries
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During the New Jersey Firemen’s Convention, multiple levels of decking attached to a building collapsed, trapping people and injuring several others
COMPLETE COVERAGE
How first responders can use deliberate rumination to positively process their COVID-19 experiences
News and expert analysis to help alleviate the top pandemic-related stressors
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine offers research-driven strategies for better sleep after working extended shifts
The app is designed to provide first responders with expert information and allow them to screen their symptoms
Valley Stream Firefighter-EMT Mike Field, 59, died from COVID-19 complications after confirmed contact with an infected patient
The guidelines cover actions both employees and employers in essential industries, such as public safety, should take
Government and private groups are stepping up with resources and assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Fire Chief Harold Scoggins details the quick launch of the country’s first responder-focused testing facility
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with IAFC President Gary Ludwig about the association’s campaign “If you don’t feel well, don’t make it your farewell”
In their weekly webinar, members of the IAFC COVID-19 Task Force provided updated guidelines and advice for members battling the virus
