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
Recognize the firefighter risk factors and symptoms of PTSD, and how to manage self-talk and meditate to reduce its physical and emotional effects
The firefighters were on their way to a house fire when the truck crashed; they were airlifted to the hospital and are now recovering
The lack of confidentiality has led some officers and other first responders to avoid seeking help due to stigma, supporters of the bill said
Perry Clanton was motivated to take control of his health when he was diagnosed with diabetes two years after his father-in-law died of the disease
The city of Peoria sought to define the term to cut down on abuse, but the firefighter union says there isn’t any abuse of the system
NFPA 3000 is a framework for preparing fire departments, EMS agencies, other responders and communities for active shooter incident response and recovery
A patient in the ambulance was not hurt, but two firefighter-paramedics were taken to a hospital
To prevent tragedies caused by drunk driving, the Davidson Volunteer Fire Department is offering rides to wedding guests who have had too much to drink
Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White hopes to spend the next few months researching how to train more peer counselors and create a support network to help responders
Firefighters were responding to a call about an SUV being swept away by the sinkhole when their truck fell and landed on top of the vehicle
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The proposed legislation would ensure retired first responders between the ages of 50 and 65 would be eligible for Medicare
A 64-year-old firefighter from the Landisville Fire Company was taken to a medical center after experiencing a “medical condition” at the scene
Lake County Fire Rescue EMS Chief Dan Miller is in critical condition after experiencing cardiac arrest
An Anaheim Fire & Rescue firefighter suffered minor injuries when he was struck by a piece of falling debris while battling an electrical fire in the walls of the gym
A woman who witnessed the incident said there was approximately eight to 10 people gathered on each deck when the collapse occurred
Yoga for First Responders is leading a training session this week to teach first responders the philosophy behind yoga so they can use in their daily lives
If you’re exercising just for the sake of exercising, you might be selling yourself short
Firefighter Kenneth Stavinoha was 36 when he collapsed just outside the Houston Fire Department Station 27 while performing his assigned station duties
Fire Rescue Chief Terry Bell was upgraded from critical condition to fair condition, and Capt. Scott Baxter was upgraded from critical to serious condition
CancerDogs screening detects cancer missed during annual physical and dermatologist visit