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.
Government and private groups are stepping up with resources and assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Data pulled from the National Fire Incident Reporting System for the study revealed that firefighters were 11 times more likely to sustain injuries from structural fires than from nonstructural fires
A firefighter was taken to an area hospital with a minor injury after responding to the sodium tert-butoxide spill
EMS1 contributors acknowledge Bryan’s legacy and encourage all in EMS to continue his mission to improve wellness
The program, named after CAL FIRE Capt. Ryan Mitchell, will connect first responders with a mental health specialist via a website, phone or app
New Haven firefighters will first see a 1% increase retroactive in fiscal 2019 and 2% retroactive for fiscal 2020 under a new contract
Fass leaves a legacy of contributions to EMS health and fitness, safety and readiness
Fire Grounds Coffee donates a bag of coffee to first responders for every five bags sold, just one of several ways the company gives back to the community
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
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
Edison Fire Capt. Richard P. Cambell, 55, came from a family of firefighters and served his department for 28 years
One thing we don’t want to do is bring potential risk through contamination home to our families
Firefighters said the blast blew out the front wall of the burning home and may have been caused by an oxygen tank
Front-line workers can find information on PPE, priority testing, alternative housing, discounts and donations, self-care and childcare on the website
Retired Dallas Firefighter Michael Dorety and his wife Susan were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on the Grand Princess when they both contracted COVID-19