Fitness & Health
Lancaster County first responders turn to peer support to address trauma and shift the culture around mental health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Staffed by retired volunteers, the canteen from Independent Hose Company delivers hot meals, snacks and hydration to crews during incidents across Frederick County
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life
With more than 160 people still missing after deadly Hill Country floods, Texas search teams face the emotional toll of recovering bodies while managing the mental strain of their work
Score discounted duty gear, workout tools and everyday essentials July 8-11 with our curated list of budget-friendly buys
What a week in the Sahara taught one chief officer about leading with purpose and building organizational endurance
It’s the NFA-adjacent pub where firefighters feel like family
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
Retired fire chief Pat Kenny shows how vulnerability, empathy, and hope transform mental-health struggles and profound loss into resilient, compassionate leadership
A former Waterbury firefighter contesting his firing for medical marijuana use could be held in contempt after allegedly violating court orders, including sending a defiant email to the mayor
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The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
We all need someone to rely on during the difficult — as well as not-so-difficult — times
Detailing simple steps to reduce exposures and improve long-term health
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated the grand opening of a new health and wellness center and burn building, facilities designed to support firefighter health and realistic training
Taylor officials, firefighters and community leaders gathered to mark the rededication of Station No. 2, part of a major renovation project enhancing living and working conditions for first responders
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Assistant Chief Mike Binney and Data Analytics Manager John Morrison detail how their departments are employing these tools
200,000 sticks of DripDrop electrolyte powder to be donated, in partnership with the NVFC
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How to turn data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions and safer outcomes
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