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 testing site at the city fire station is open to anyone and can provide same-day or next-day results
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Prevention and early detection are critical to helping firefighters manage cardiovascular, cancer and mental health issues
New York Firefighter Jimmy Howell posted a video of him giving his 9-month old daughter a pedicure that has now gone viral
Of the 21 injured, 16 people were taken to the hospital and one person was transported with serious injuries
A Rapids Volunteer Fire Company firefighter was transported to the hospital after being hit by a car while directing traffic
Eric Whitehead sued the fire department for “negligence, carelessness and recklessness” and violating its procedures and practices when fighting the fire
Nine people, including children, were transported to the hospital with back and head injuries, as well as cuts and bruises
Jeffery Henson, 57, lives with a genetic neurodegenerative disease and called the fire department more than 90 times in one month
Two firefighters were rescued by civilians but a third suffered critical injuries from being stuck under the apparatus
Firefighters entered the home “with virtually no firefighting equipment available at the time” to save a resident trapped inside the home
Two firefighters were transported to the hospital after sustaining injuries battling a five-alarm apartment fire in Pittsburgh
COMPLETE COVERAGE
LA County Fire Department rapidly implements a COVID-19 exposure tracking system based on community paramedicine to measure personnel risk
Nonprofit helps firefighters promote creativity to counterbalance the negative impacts of the job
As we deal with COVID-19, it’s important to keep our immune systems functioning as efficiently as possible
Key principles to help you manage and support members through COVID-19 pandemic
Officials said a chain reaction began when a fire engine on its way to a call collided with another vehicle
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said he has “no reason to believe” the numbers won’t continue to increase
Functional training improves performance, reduces injuries and, ultimately, prolongs careers
It’s important to prioritize family support, clear communication and health during stressful times
Union representatives say quarantined firefighters are being denied workers’ compensation because it’s too difficult to prove they were exposed through work
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said earlier this week that 46 FDNY members had tested positive