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
Diane Barnett said she saw potential in her German shepherd, so she’s now funding his training to be an official therapy dog
Former firefighter Mike Clelland is working with researchers to develop an “instantaneous” online outreach program called E-Home Heroes
The diet restricts eating to a 10-hour period each day, giving the body a more predictable pattern of eating that matches its daily or circadian rhythm
The bill that would provide workers’ comp for first responders with PTSD passed the latest committee vote unanimously
The Firefighter Cancer Initiative hopes to figure out exactly what about firefighting leads to a higher rate of cancer through studies and prevention protocols
Responders urged state lawmakers to create a state-run program that would use peer counseling to address the emotional needs of those working
The UCF RESTORES program is looking at how PTSD can be diagnosed through identifying blood patterns in the brain instead of psychiatric evaluations
Chandler Battalion Chief Blas Minor said the increase of medical calls handled by firefighters should be paired with an increase in addressing mental health
Newark firefighter Paul Leber was released to continue recovery at home and was greeted by a crowd of colleagues cheering him on
The study found that firefighters are more likely to experience persistent neck, back and limb pain the longer their careers are
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Hoby Bonham was released from the hospital after the June 5 fireworks explosion that sent two firefighters to the hospital and left 10 other firefighters with minor injuries
A cause of death was not immediately released, but among resources the sheriff’s office referred people to was suicide prevention support
The Senate wants more time to study the issue and other provisions passed by the House as part of the workers’ compensation budget
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a fire breaking out at a recycling facility and while fighting the fire, two firefighters were sent to a local hospital
Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said that firefighters confronted a “chaotic” situation when they arrived with victims outside in the front and back of the building as well inside while a heavy fire raged on the first floor
Port Jervis Fire Department Firefighter Nicholas McKeon was sleeping in front of the bay doors and was killed after being struck by an ambulance responding to a call
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday said that it was good that McConnell agreed to meet with 9/11 responders, but that the GOP leader needs to promise to make funding permanent
Rob Whitney, a fellow firefighter and experienced mountain runner, is helping prepare Schultz for Mount Marathon, the punishing and often perilous July 4 race
South Whatcom Fire Authority Firefighter James Jasperson ran a mile in full firefighting gear in 6:33.28 seconds to raise money for charity
Older bunker gear may expose firefighters to harmful chemicals