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.
Download a one-page sheet outlining the 30-day challenge; each day is focused on a key tenet of health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The Golden Retriever from Thin Line Service Dogs will help Troy firefighters and the community they serve
“The Bravest Children” program from Friends of Firefighters provides sessions for children to share among peers and develop positive coping skills
In 2024 16 states adopted 22 PFAS-related measures
Following key steps can help firefighters manage stress in order to reduce fear and improve decision-making, both on and off the emergency scene
Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
Mold, cracks, age and a lack of funding make it difficult for fire departments to stay healthy
The survey measures organizational safety culture
From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
Preparing yourself for colder conditions will decrease your odds of missing out on training time due to sickness or injuries
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
COMPLETE COVERAGE
“I knew we needed a miracle to bring Henry back,” Westfield (N.C.) fire chief reflects on responding to one of his own
Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm
Lawmakers propose lowering the retirement age for firefighters, citing high job stress and the need to retain public safety employees amid competitive pensions in neighboring states
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
AeroFit’s new fit testing device provides silent operation, interactive guidance, automated verification and smart respirator pairing
Don’t feel bad if your New Year’s resolutions didn’t last long because the calendar is full of opportunities for a new beginning, a do-over or a fresh start
It can be challenging to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here’s our top 25 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
Shift your mindset and identity to achieve and maintain your objectives
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week