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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 husband and father of three was killed Thursday in the crossfire of a gunfight between police and an armed man
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Three firefighters were transported to the hospital for burns, according to officials
Plan ahead and use all the resources at your disposal to help firefighters suffering from PTSD related to disaster response
The firefighters were transported to the hospital for minor injuries after battling the fire that killed Rita Sklar, who had been battling brain cancer
Firefighters noticed a foul smell coming from air canisters during a breathing test, which prompted a shut down of all three of the department’s air compressors
Rebecca Davenport offers first responders and veterans with PTSD a place to get away at Hope Therapy
Chief Zach Muse said nine firefighters had to take cover for 30 minutes after an ammunition supply began exploding in a mobile home fire
Officials believe Chief Tim Blake suffered a heart attack and died before the vehicle he was driving crashed
The first responders were transported to a hospital as another crew quickly extinguished the ambulance that was parked at the fire station
Frank Matagrano was responding to a water leak call when he collapsed in the fire truck
The study will look at how much of the chemicals residents absorbed, how quickly their bodies are shedding the contaminants and the current levels in the water
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Chief Trauernicht is looking for “firefighters brave enough to be champions of the cause”
“It would also be helpful if the administration would kind of weigh in and I haven’t really seen any specific indication from them on where they stand,” IAFF President Harold Schaitberger said
Louisiana first responders diagnosed with PTSD can now apply for workers’ comp benefits
An impromptu procession to honor Mahoney took place as firefighters and police officers escorted him from the hospital to the medical examiner’s office
Advocate and comedian slams lack of attendance at hearing on a bill that would ensure first responder benefits for 70 years
The Castle Rock-based campaign has attracted attention from other departments who have donned their own versions of the shirt
The firefighters were inside a storage warehouse packaging fireworks for the Fourth of July display when the explosion happened
Understanding the impact of extreme weather on first responders can help departments better prepare for major incidents
5 keys to jump-starting a fitness program that will serve members “from hire to retire”
After Firefighter Mitch Lundgaard died in a shooting last month, former EMT Chad Weston felt compelled to honor his memory in a tribute
