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 driver of the engine was uninjured, but an unidentified seasonal firefighter was transported to the hospital after the crash
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The 3-day event will include expert presentations and brainstorming groups for improving current technology
A look inside one of our nation’s first “warriors only” PTSD treatment plans.
The firefighters were treated for non-threatening symptoms related to heat exhaustion and dehydration
The 35-year veteran was camping with friends and family when he suffered the heart attack
A solar panel-sparked fire left the firefighter with minor injuries
A captain suffered heat exhaustion and another firefighter fell through a staircase
Emanuel “Manny” Washington Jr. was among the show’s top 15 chefs
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident
Being a firefighter isn’t easy. You deserve a relaxing vacation, whether your chief believes you or not.
The firefighters were investigating smoke at a warehouse fire when they were hit with a chemical haze pouring out of the building
COMPLETE COVERAGE
LION president Stephen Schwartz said the elevated cancer risk “derives from the hazardous substances produced by the fire, not the turnout gear that protects firefighters”
Wally, a 10-month-old goldendoodle, was donated by Caring Angels Therapy Dogs to help firefighters deal with witnessing trauma on the job
Medical Director Jeremy Cushman encourages BLS providers to develop medical preplans for technical rescue scenarios they may encounter
The President’s declaration of a “National Public Health Emergency” falls well short of tackling the scourge of opioid overdose deaths
A new fire/EMS-specific treatment facility caters to specific job-related trauma while making first responders feel at home
Following on White House special commission recommendations, Trump announces a national public health emergency for the opioid emergency
Dane Smothers Jr. will be discharged after spending almost three months in the hospital
The Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment’s suite of tools allows users to answer anonymous questions and receive immediate feedback
Austin Campbell now works as a recovery advocate and is tailoring a program for firefighters battling addiction
Mark Rine has made it his mission to save as many firefighters as possible before he dies from terminal stage 4 melanoma
