Fitness & Health
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Highland Heights firefighters take the Galleri test to identify cancer early
Canton Firefighter Jared Kneale’s family and coworkers believe something positive must come from his death
Assembly Bill 2408 heads to the Senate for approval
Prime members enjoy $0 delivery fees on eligible orders, lower service fees, 5% credit back on pick-up orders, and exclusive Grubhub offers with Grubhub+—a $120 annual value
Reiki holds the potential to unlock new avenues of healing and self-discovery, offering relief from physical discomfort and emotional tension
DIY first aid kits can be lower cost, more compact and disposable; these quick medic kits are simple to build and carry on every apparatus
Enhance your appreciation of the outdoors with innovative tech that makes hiking and camping smoother, safer and even more enjoyable
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST) Fellowship recipients’ research focuses on the occupational health and safety of firefighters
Learn how a service dog helps a wildland firefighter and EMT manage her anxiety, interrupt nightmares and perform deep-pressure therapy
Can-Am Police-Fire Games is a multi-sport, Olympic-style event that features traditional sports and competitions that include skills used in first responders’ day-to-day work
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The Golden Retriever from Thin Line Service Dogs will help Troy firefighters and the community they serve
As you ready yourself and your community for a heatwave, keep these tips in mind
Learn how to maintain a sense of calm so you can help others
“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
The Illinois firefighter details how fire departments can help critically ill kids have “more good days”
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