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
Most of the California state firefighters who were fired last year because they drank alcohol during a training academy will return to work in 2018
Firefighter Brian Mauder, a 30-year veteran of the Ellisville Fire Department, was transported to the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery
Officials said the firefighter was in serious condition after falling 30 feet and injuring his leg and back
The firefighters, police officers and EMTs described sleepless nights, persistent memories and “basic sorrow” as they grapple with what they saw
To improve the health of Boynton Beach’s first responders, the city plans to install exhaust removal systems inside five fire stations
The New Haven Fire Department firefighter was found by colleagues, who were getting ready to respond to a medical call
When sleep-deprived, “Individuals working critical jobs may put themselves and [others] at risk,” one researcher said
North Callaway Fire Protection District volunteer firefighter Tim Hays is recovering in the hospital after being struck on the head by a falling branch
The Woodlands Fire Department is seeking options for enhanced cancer screenings for firefighters as cancer becomes more prevalent in the profession
COMPLETE COVERAGE
One firefighter suffered a minor burn and was taken by ambulance to a hospital and another who was burned more seriously was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento
Honor and support EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and police officers on National First Responders Day by acknowledging the toll trauma can take
Xenia firefighters are getting national attention for a new method of drying gear quickly without dipping deeply into public funds
A package of 23 bills are aimed at addressing the well-being of responders and providing incentives to recruit and retain volunteer and career responders
Poorly trained or fearful leaders can nurture a culture of panic and dysfunction
“This family, this crew, these team members ... if it hadn’t been for them, I wouldn’t be here right now,” Sgt. Darrow Harden said
Firefighters have expressed concerns about the building they refer to as “cancer house,” because many who have worked there have been diagnosed with cancer
The Glosson family’s tradition of public service began in 1956 when Emmett Glosson first suited up at Austin Central Fire Station 1
The City of Anaheim and Anaheim Fire & Rescue hosted 1,000 burn survivors for the annual gathering of members of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
Several sites on and near the base now exceed state standards for human health for PFAS levels
