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.
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Kevin Ramsey, 50, went into cardiac arrest after returning to the station
The FRC will create an advisory committee on firefighter physicals to spearhead communication and outreach efforts
State Fire Marshall J. William Degnan ruled Chester Brickett’s 1954 death a line of duty death in 2017
Fit for duty does not always mean being physically fit; it also refers to being resilient to the stress and emotional impacts of the job
While responder professions can be exceptionally rewarding, they also expose men and women to traumatic scenes that can challenge their ability to cope with stress
A family called 911 after feeling overcome by something, and the responders experienced the same symptoms
Accountability, cooling and medical monitoring devices are important components of an effective firefighter rehab program
The report raises awareness of emotional and behavioral health problems as well as the importance of changing culture
Firefighters should assume carcinogens are present during suppression and overhaul activities and take appropriate actions during and after the incident
Over the years, there has been a growing understanding of the impact stress has on both the careers and personal lives of emergency service personnel.
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John Heller, 38, died after rescuing his fiancee and four young boys from the man’s burning apartment in upstate New York
Self-care, leaning on fellow firefighters and professional therapy help firefighters cope with the aftermath of wildfires, firefighter stress
The unidentified firefighter was checking on the people who were inside of a car involved in a crash when he was struck
The four-piece band of musically inclined firefighters plays traditional Irish and Scottish marches at around 20 events each year
A firefighter from Brockton, Mass., made his PGA debut at the U.S. Open before competing in the Masters in Augusta
Counseling provides a welcoming space for children to discuss worries and share experiences unique to being in a first responder family
Medication can be extremely effective in helping first responders recover and regain a healthy balance
The unnamed Weymouth Fire Department firefighter suffered a leg injury after being knocked to the ground by a hose
The lieutenant was flown by helicopter to a nearby trauma center only to be released a day and a half later
A letter penned by a military spouse helps explain Santa’s appearance on days other than Christmas for first responders and military members working the holiday