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 partnership, which includes the city fire department, will use $1.3 million in grants to address substance abuse and addiction
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A 20-year veteran of the Atlantic Beach Fire Department and U.S. Navy veteran, Adam Snyder was injured while skiing on vacation with his family
After entering a building on a call, firefighters realized the heavy haze they were seeing was not smoke, but instead was from pesticides
The bill attempts to make it easier for first responders to receive the health care coverage they need
The bill would cover physiological PTSD injuries to first responders under workers comp
Ben Schultz broke several bones and was in a coma for several months after falling 100 feet during a training exercise
A fundraising page for an injured firefighter turns into a community effort
The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance aims to educate firefighters and EMTs about suicide prevention and awareness
Research shows firefighters develop PTSD at the same rate as military veterans, and are more likely to abuse alcohol more than the general public
The Waterford Fire Department Chief said the firefighter fell through the floor which had been weakened by the flames
A group of Addison firefighters attend REACT Neuro Rehab twice a week after their shift to boost their strength, stamina and mobility
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Officials said firefighters pumped water from the Chesapeake Bay due to there being no fire hydrants in the area
Planks help strengthen firefighters’ core muscles and protect their back and shoulders
Police say a woman struck the back of the ambulance occupied by a critical patient and four Cleveland first responders
Ryan Mains served others as an Army medic and a Chicago-area firefighter; now, grappling with PTSD, he’s still trying to help
The team of first responders joined the Connecticut Hockey League and made it through the semi-final playoff round this season
A firefighter fell from the second floor and two others were also injured in the Sunday morning blaze
The plan would make a doctor available to help firefighters struggling with trauma and mental illness
The firefighter was airlifted from the scene after the fire department vehicle rolled over on the way to a fire call
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