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.
Offiicials said the man had around 12-14 self-inflicted stab wounds and became aggressive when firefighters tried to help him
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As part of the new labor contract signed in 2015, firefighters must undergo a physical exam every two years and will be screened for medical conditions
Four firefighters suffered heat-related injuries, and one suffered an electrical shock
Joseph Brady was discharged Wednesday after suffering a heart attack while battling a blaze
The new program helps taxpayers and hospitals by giving assistance to the most at-risk patients
Of the 15 injured, eight were transported to the hospital
Residents heard an explosion before the fire broke out
The firefighters suffered heat stroke, a heart attack and a nearly severed arm
The restaurant sent 300 burritos to first responders battling a raging wildfire Monday
NFL star JJ Watt visits his hometown fire department in Wisconsin to work out in full bunker gear
Firefighters install car seats, smoke detectors and solve everyday problems for their community
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Chief Zach Muse said nine firefighters had to take cover for 30 minutes after an ammunition supply began exploding in a mobile home fire
Officials believe Chief Tim Blake suffered a heart attack and died before the vehicle he was driving crashed
The first responders were transported to a hospital as another crew quickly extinguished the ambulance that was parked at the fire station
Frank Matagrano was responding to a water leak call when he collapsed in the fire truck
The study will look at how much of the chemicals residents absorbed, how quickly their bodies are shedding the contaminants and the current levels in the water
The guide will also help departments enhance their existing behavioral health programs
Regular assessment can help mitigate the effects of trauma on firefighters’ emotional health and well-being
Captain Dene Barber was treated by EMS on scene before being transported to the hospital, where he later died of a heart attack
David Jahnes was responding to a call about an odor at a bank when he suffered a heart attack
Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said one of the changes includes decontaminating gear and trucks after a fire
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