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
The Jack Daniel’s Distillery fire brigade was created after a blaze tore through the distillery in 1930
Firefighters from Marin and Contra Costa counties participated in a course designed for physically and mentally demanding jobs
Single-layer PPE will provide Denver firefighters with better comfort and mobility while still offering protection
The Roswell and Allentown departments will receive the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award at the 35th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner
From the Ape Hanger to the Electroshock Therapy, the obstacles test teamwork, physical fitness and mental endurance
Which of these viral TikTok fitness trends will you try next?
The short answer: Yes. And Dr. Jaime Brower offers the tools to make it happen.
As fire and EMS crews in Bolton went to work on a cardiac arrest patient, one of their own suffered cardiac arrest
Non-sleep deep relaxation can help you navigate the sleep troubles that often come with shift work
You might spare your spouse the grimmer details of a call, but bare your soul to your crew
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Vital firefighter-focused programs are coming to a screeching halt as a result of the recent NIOSH layoffs, undoing thousands of hours of work by dedicated researchers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
Access to the NFR has been disrupted following federal layoffs, prompting questions about the future of the firefighter cancer-focused research program
NIOSH faces layoffs of staff working on firefighter safety initiatives like the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and line-of-duty death investigations
Peer support teams are a proven tool, but not every agency has the staffing or budget to create and run their own
Firefighters who battled the Palisades and Eaton wildfires show significantly elevated levels of lead and mercury in their blood, according to a new multi-university study
First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
No matter the challenges that face you, you find a way to respond to those in need
There’s a fine line between coping and avoiding; which one are you engaged in?
Following up after a traumatic incident can make all the difference. These practical conversation starters help you show empathy and provide support without making it awkward.
