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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.
An 18-year-old was charged with DUI and vehicular homicide in the 2018 crash that killed a 16-year-old and left a firefighter with a fractured skull and spine
FITNESS IN FOCUS
About 150 firefighters battled the blaze, which presented problems because of the “heavy fire,” the “hot night” and the proximity of the affected houses
“It would also be helpful if the administration would kind of weigh in and I haven’t really seen any specific indication from them on where they stand,” IAFF President Harold Schaitberger said
Louisiana first responders diagnosed with PTSD can now apply for workers’ comp benefits
An impromptu procession to honor Mahoney took place as firefighters and police officers escorted him from the hospital to the medical examiner’s office
Advocate and comedian slams lack of attendance at hearing on a bill that would ensure first responder benefits for 70 years
The Castle Rock-based campaign has attracted attention from other departments who have donned their own versions of the shirt
The firefighters were inside a storage warehouse packaging fireworks for the Fourth of July display when the explosion happened
Understanding the impact of extreme weather on first responders can help departments better prepare for major incidents
After Firefighter Mitch Lundgaard died in a shooting last month, former EMT Chad Weston felt compelled to honor his memory in a tribute
First responders say that requiring a physical injury is inconsistent with the definition of PTSD, which says a physical injury is not needed for a diagnosis
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The three-vehicle crash at an intersection in New Hampshire sent nine people to the hospital
The alternative bill would fund workers’ compensation for first responders with PTSD through a different department
Firefighters said they had never seen so many bees in one location
The Hometown Heroes Assistance Program would give firefighters diagnosed with certain conditions a one-time payment of up to $30,000
Firefighters had difficulty accessing the camp in a wooded area after several small propane tanks exploded
A Santa Fe firetruck appeared in the background of a news conference supporting legislation related to worker’s compensation for PTSD
Officials say Firefighter Sarah Reasoner’s athleticism and passion make her the perfect role model to inspire female recruits
The network held its first training in Berks County last month with a focus on first responder suicides
Officials say gases generated by the fire exploded just after a crew entered the building