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.
Six people, including two children, were seriously injured when the minivan they were in hit a Chicago fire engine that was heading to a call
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Brock Trimmer, Sebastian Zlotkavski and Ronnie Simone used their paramedic training to quickly jump into action
FireRescue1.com looked at economic and fire industry data to determine the states offering the most for firefighters.
Several crews responded to help Canaveral Fire Rescue, because of the brutal temperatures outside, which led to one firefighter being treated for heat exhaustion
A retired fire chief battling cancer spreads awareness of firefighter cancer prevention, legislation and challenges
Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
Firefighters are more susceptible to sleep disorders and their inherent dangers and health implications
William An thanked everyone who helped save him after being shot while responding to a call
The historic legislation could pave the way for firefighters all over the country
The symptoms of PTSD vary from person to person, but there are a few that are reported by a high number of sufferers
Ben Schultz will go to a Colorado hospital that specializes in spinal cord and brain injuries
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Elijah Sell was extricated and airlifted to the hospital after the fire truck he was in rolled over
December can be extra stressful as you juggle working and spending time with your family; here are some tips to help you survive the holiday season
Raw footage captures a massive backdraft firefighters experienced while putting out a blaze that injured seven firefighters
First responder families face unique stressors, which can be overcome with the help of a professional family counselor
The firefighters were putting out a blaze when they were knocked down the stairs by a flashover explosion
PTSD risk factors vary, but bolstering behavioral health efforts in the fire service can protect firefighters
James Perry pleaded guilty to driving under the influence while responding to a suspected drowning
Extreme temperatures can trigger cardiac events in firefighters, so it’s important to find ways to stay cool on the fireground
Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader, a TIME-recognized pioneer in fighting the opioid epidemic, talks results, first responder mental health
Assistant Mayor Cliff Lazenby is looking for support as he lobbies NIOSH to conduct a study on firefighters who have been exposed to PFAS chemicals