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 woman was crossing the street when she was struck by a fire truck that was not responding to an emergency
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Jeff Stroble, 46, was one of 12 firefighters injured during a fireworks explosion while prepping for the July 4th fireworks display
Approximately 15 departments assisted the Strinestown Community Fire Co. at a three-alarm structure fire during heatwave
With the help of his community, Joey Geist, 9, set up ‘Joey’s Juices’ as a fundraising effort to beat cancer to honor his firefighter father who died earlier this year
A bid to save PTSD coverage for first responders fell one vote short in the conference committee
The Bridge was founded in 2018 by first responders in response to the fatal shooting of Westerville police officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering
CalGas representatives said one gas worker was killed, a second was taken to the hospital and one person living in the home may be unaccounted for
Members of the Tulsa police, fire department and EMS are joining the cause to raise veteran suicide awareness
Angela “Nicole” Chadwick-Hawkins suffered fatal injuries while conducting a prescribed burn
National Interagency Fire Center officials have noticed an increased in wildland firefighter suicides in recent years
Anthony Michael Geyer, 28, was charged him with assault and battery, two counts of tampering with a fire alarm, interfering with a firefighter and disorderly conduct
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The briefing informed firefighters about COVID-19 signs and symptoms, preparations and protections
South Metro Fire Rescue hired a clinician to administer the therapy at its headquarters due to its popularity among personnel
The Texas firefighter-paramedic said the experience taught him the importance of raising awareness about living organ donations
The 2018 crash injured nine people, including three firefighters and a 5-year-old girl
Boston Fire Commissioner and Chief Joseph Finn announced he will be retiring on March 12
The off-duty first responders spotted the wreck in a ditch while on their way to go hunting
The two representatives plan to offer the bill as an alternative to the workers’ compensation bill already passed by the state House
A total of 27 firefighters are now under quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure at a care facility
U.S Forest Service Firefighter Alex Manard competed in a 21-day challenge to survive in the wilderness sans clothing
Public safety leaders need to discuss risk-benefit of a quarantine and continuity of operations in light of decision to quarantine personnel potentially exposed to coronavirus