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.
The camp, which normally serves children with serious illnesses, is equipped with onsite medical facilities
FITNESS IN FOCUS
One firefighter suffered a minor burn and was taken by ambulance to a hospital and another who was burned more seriously was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento
Honor and support EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and police officers on National First Responders Day by acknowledging the toll trauma can take
Xenia firefighters are getting national attention for a new method of drying gear quickly without dipping deeply into public funds
A package of 23 bills are aimed at addressing the well-being of responders and providing incentives to recruit and retain volunteer and career responders
Poorly trained or fearful leaders can nurture a culture of panic and dysfunction
“This family, this crew, these team members ... if it hadn’t been for them, I wouldn’t be here right now,” Sgt. Darrow Harden said
Firefighters have expressed concerns about the building they refer to as “cancer house,” because many who have worked there have been diagnosed with cancer
The Glosson family’s tradition of public service began in 1956 when Emmett Glosson first suited up at Austin Central Fire Station 1
The City of Anaheim and Anaheim Fire & Rescue hosted 1,000 burn survivors for the annual gathering of members of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
Several sites on and near the base now exceed state standards for human health for PFAS levels
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
With funerals and memorials now delayed, held virtually or at a distance, we worry about the impact on grieving families
The agencies gathered outside a local mall for mental health awareness and to show support for fellow first responders struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic
White Plains Deputy Fire Chief Edward Ciocca, a 35-year fire service veteran, died Friday and was honored with a procession Sunday afternoon
Officials said one house was fully involved when firefighters arrived and the fire spread to a second house
COVID-19 has added a layer of complexity and concern to the work of America’s first responders