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 tree has 330 blue ornaments and 176 red ornaments in honor of LEOs, firefighters who died in the line of duty and by suicide across the nation this year
FITNESS IN FOCUS
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
The firefighters suffered burns on their hands, arms and face as they entered a home to battle a two-alarm blaze
Check out these video clips for the most important words to know when working with someone who is deaf or hearing-impaired
One firefighter fell from the roof and two others suffered burns while searching for the victims
NH Project FIRST enlists “quick response teams” to return after an overdose call and offer to connect individuals with services at their local treatment hub
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
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
