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 Glosson family’s tradition of public service began in 1956 when Emmett Glosson first suited up at Austin Central Fire Station 1
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Fire Lt. Jason Oliver has been unable to leave a hospital in Cancun after being transported by ambulance while on vacation with his wife
The unnamed firefighter was one of two firefighters that suffered life-threatening injuries when a tractor-trailer struck their fire truck, killing Lt. Brad Clark
Columbia Fire Department Captain Kareem Spain and Kiah Thomas were playing a pickup game with some high school students when a teen collapsed
Firefighters who worked in and around the site of a gas leak sued the Southern California Gas Co. saying the company let them be exposed to toxic chemicals
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
COMPLETE COVERAGE
“Psychological first aid” through therapy, meditation and breathing techniques could help prevent health problems caused by the stress of fighting California’s wildfires
Firefighter Eric Stevens and his wife, Amanda, appeared on the comedian’s show where they were presented with the donation to their #AxeALS fundraiser
Boys Town Fire & Rescue Chief John Sing, 67, collapsed at the fire station after returning from an emergency medical call early Monday morning
A Massachusetts-based nonprofit is helping save firefighters’ lives with early cancer detection
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The L.A. County fire engineer pulled over on the way to the hospital and delivered the 6-pound, 8-ounce girl, wrapping her in his T-shirt before paramedics arrived
Officials noted the lack of ventilation, sprinkler systems and adequate space to clean equipment
Lawmakers passed 16 bills in the last two weeks aimed at supporting first responders, including mental health initiatives and tax credits
There is no relationship that has more impact on your mental health than your relationship with your significant other
Brian Serdynski, 38, suffered a heart attack on Oct. 19 while on call; he was later released from the hospital but fell ill again at home