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.
Officials say the Alameda firefighter is being quarantined outside the county and all fire stations will remain open
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The benefits were eliminated following the passage of a voter-approved ballot measure that replaced pensions with a 401(k)-style retirement plan
FDNY spokesman Myles Miller provided no details about the captain’s death but shared suicide prevention tips to its members
One firefighter fell down a flight of stairs and was taken away on a stretcher
Rudy and Channel are in El Paso to deliver “unconditional love and support” to first responders and victims affected by the mass shooting
The Delaware State Fire School released an 87-page report after a firefighter incurred serious injuries while battling a Mill Creek house fire
Videos of the scene shared on social media show smoke pouring from the roof and windows as firefighters sprayed down the building from tower ladders
This timely and important event is a significant cross-disciplinary training opportunity for all public safety personnel
The city of Baytown issued a shelter in place that lasted for about three hours for residents living west of the plant
Three firefighters, the homeowner and a neighbor were injured in the explosion that officials believe was caused by a gas leak
The crash caused significant damage to an ambulance, fire truck and state police SUVs
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The fire service is the best agency to tackle the pandemic; we just need to follow some simple guidelines
First responder agencies are working to improve mental health resources and training after the death of Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Mickel Zainfeld
Communication, PPE and decontamination strategies highlighted the 4th FirstWatch and Paramedic Chiefs of Canada COVID-19 webinar
The organization has formed a task force to focus on moving forward and continuing engagement with Congress
A review of the most important information for fire and EMS leaders as they develop plans to treat patients and protect personnel
One of the firefighters sustained an arm injury and the other suffered a concussion
As government and health officials caution large gatherings, conference leaders are heeding the warnings
The White House issued guidance for the next 15 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
Every contribution of service matters to helping our country, community, neighborhood and family through this time of crisis and great need
Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola drew ire for saying first responders could “take one for the team” during the outbreak