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.
FITNESS IN FOCUS
A fire official at the scene said everyone got out of the residence safely but a firefighter suffered second-degree burns to the ears
Rob Ravndal hopes sharing his experiences grappling with PTSD and trying to continue his career will help reduce the stigma of the disorder
First responders believe mental health is as important as physical health, but feel that there are repercussions for seeking help
The program is intended to teach first responders how to care for themselves after crisis events and recognize peers who may have PTSD
Muddasir Bari and Nargis Bhatti are charged with violating building codes as landlords of the multifamily home
Firefighter Adam Cain’s family said his “breathing tube was removed Sunday for about 12 hours” and that “he did extremely well and was able to breath on his own”
The natural practice of mind and body awareness provides a powerful foundation for personal strength
Follow this map to resiliency to overcome challenges and find satisfaction in leading your fire department
Firefighters are exposed to harmful carcinogens on the job, but they can take steps to limit their exposure in other ways
Officials said flame retardants are not necessary for fire safety, and have been linked to several health concerns such as birth defects and forms of cancer
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Unprecedented wildfires have taxed California firefighters and the state’s budget as overtime increased by over half in the last decade
Fire official disputes Ind. city’s claims of cost savings in controversial firefighter shift changes
East Chicago’s mayor and fire chief said similar changes were successful in Washington D.C., but a D.C. fire official said this claim was inaccurate
The California firefighters said they were able to respond immediately after the PulsePoint app alerted them to the injured woman
Net proceeds from the stamp will go toward helping Americans with post-traumatic stress disorder
About 100 firefighters responded to the house fire that injured a volunteer firefighter and killed six pets
The $6.75 million station is 4,500 square feet larger than its predecessor and has an exhaust system designed to reduce cancer risk
FDNY EMT Nicholas Cody suffered nerve damage after being bitten on the shoulder and slammed into an ambulance door
The couple thanked the firefighters for going above and beyond to retrieve the special items
The firefighter was struck while responding to a crash scene
A fundraiser has been set up for former chief, who is being treated at the hospital for first-degree burns