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 plan would make a doctor available to help firefighters struggling with trauma and mental illness
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Austin Pugh, a six-year firefighter and paramedic, has brought 11 people back from a flat line, an “incredible” record, according to his peers
A Jersey City firefighter and a battalion chief were injured battling a two-alarm blaze at the second multi-alarm fire at a vacant or abandoned building in less than a week
Albany International Airport firefighter Josh Woodward, who was nearly killed by an aggressive septic infection that cost him a hand and toes, was released from the hospital
Buffalo Station House’s wall decor features art, police and fire department memorabilia collected by the owners and donated by community members
A study into the critical stress issues experienced by the families of 911 operators is looking for anonymous participants for a 10-question survey
FDNY firefighter John DiCarlo fell from a ladder while fighting a fire in a vacant home, and says he was injured due to due to the owner’s “carelessness, negligence and recklessness”
Beginning in 2020, Flirtey, a drone delivery service, will begin sending AEDs to cardiac arrest victims identified by 911 dispatchers
Lou Franchino was having breakdowns, erupting into tears at a moment’s notice. He felt trapped as a car passenger.
Joshua Lyles ran up to the window of a fire truck and punched the Pasco County Fire Rescue firefighter sitting inside
COMPLETE COVERAGE
By positioning the weight in front of the body, the goblet squat shifts the focus from the back to the core, building strength where firefighters need it the most
Stimulants or depressants that are ingested or inhaled can make it more difficult to fall asleep
Colleagues said former Fire Company President Lee Nanna died from a “broken heart” after the death of his brother, former Chief Mark Nanna
It’s time to wash away the traditional bay lounge areas where toxic exposure can occur
A vehicle crossed a median and crashed into the firefighter-paramedics and police officer as they worked a wreck
The fired firefighter and Baptist minister claimed his termination constituted a violation of his religious freedom
FDNY Lt. Michael Toomey’s father, Firefighter John “Jack” Toomey, died in 1987 shortly before becoming a lieutenant
Former North Olympia Firefighter Christopher Murray purchased the fire engine he used to run and converted into a mobile pizza kitchen
Roadway LODDs are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk