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.
FITNESS IN FOCUS
John Cutler, a 13-year veteran, was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, and can only move with crutches or a wheelchair
The video encourages first responders to get a cheek swab to build a national registry of potential bone marrow matches
New discoveries in the relationship between a person’s genetic makeup and their chances of developing PTSD holds promise for firefighter health
By pulling a page from the military’s playbook, we can reduce firefighter injuries and deaths
Kevin Davison and Doug Folkins said the song aims to raise awareness and help other responders dealing with mental health issues
Andrew Andras said the long shifts and dedication of being a firefighter aided in his world record-breaking success
Capt. Brian Cherveny was diagnosed with throat cancer last year and underwent two surgeries
When Derek Geppert was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder, his wife was diagnosed with cancer
The IAFF trained firefighters how to recognize the warning signs of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and substance abuse
After David Weatherbee was a regular caller at the fire station, firefighters were determined to locate his family
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Fire Chief Jay Laughmiller was looking for a suspected brush fire started by lightning when he was struck
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
The higher than normal air conditioner failure rate is a “real challenge for both patient and first responder”
Alameda County Fire Battalion Chief John Whiting received “extremely severe facial damage” in the attack
Ryan Cumbie, 22, and Troy Breton, 55, were headed to an emergency call, when their truck and a Volkswagen Jetta crashed
The cause of fatigue is difficult to untangle as it involves actions by both agencies and individuals
Moderating exposure to secondary trauma and practicing self-care can help firefighters avoid PTSD
Although the number of fatalities has dropped in the last 20 years, it is because there are simply fewer fires
The Zagreb Fire Department pretended their World Cup viewing party was interrupted by an alarm in their viral video
A crew from Pasco County Fire Rescue returned to Gene Work’s home to lay the rest of his sod, knowing he wouldn’t be back to do it before the new grass died
