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.
The closing of a bay door on a fire engine and an aerial device making contact with a light pole were both deemed preventable by the department
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Firefighter-paramedics will wear a monitor that measures their physiological responses during each shift
By implementing a yoga curriculum that provides a skill set that is simple, safe and effective, responders can help manage their mental health
For years, firefighters have said Fire Station No. 7 is deplorable — even sickening
Christopher Echele said he’s always wanted to be a firefighter
Richard Krempler celebrated his birthday in Florida, with 28 other retired FDNY firefighters
Firefighters managed to gather the babies for a photo of them on each of their father’s turnout gear
Jonny Knutson, 28, who competed in the 155-pound lightweight division, said he wants to serve his community
A survey of more than 4,000 first responders found that 6.6 percent had attempted suicide, which is more than 10 times the rate in the general population
Joseph Toscano suffered a medical emergency as he and others battled a blaze
Two recent state law votes are a sharp reminder of where key laws influencing firefighting are made
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Even mild dehydration results in significant negative physical outcomes, which is dangerous when lives are on the line
Bart Negro and Damon Spring were battling the Sheep Creek fire when flames overran their fire truck
Your partner at home can be your best resource in regard to your mental health
Brett Read, who was severely burned and is now recovering at a hospital, said the “fire stood up and made a huge run” when his crew began to disengage
The Elephant Head Volunteer Fire Department firefighters were driving home when their fire truck blew a tire and rolled over
The federal government has hired Optum to operate a new clinic in Manhattan for survivors of the 9/11 attacks who have enrolled in an ongoing health program
A firefighter was injured and parts of the towns of Grand Coulee and Coulee Dam were evacuated as windy conditions created a roaring wildfire
Recognize the firefighter risk factors and symptoms of PTSD, and how to manage self-talk and meditate to reduce its physical and emotional effects
The firefighters were on their way to a house fire when the truck crashed; they were airlifted to the hospital and are now recovering
The lack of confidentiality has led some officers and other first responders to avoid seeking help due to stigma, supporters of the bill said
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