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.
As part of the $12.5 million partnership, Scott Safety will provide 2,400 SCBAs to 237 California fire stations
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The firefighters were investigating smoke at a warehouse fire when they were hit with a chemical haze pouring out of the building
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Chief Terry Phillips, 60, after battling a long-time illness; he stepped down as chief June 30 and planned to continue as a firefighter
Tina Mathenia, 46, was a 15-year veteran who died of undisclosed health issues; hers is the third off-duty death to strike the department in recent weeks
Leaving off any component of protective gear exposes firefighters to short- and long-term risks
Firefighter John Fritz was found unresponsive in his bunk near the end of a 24-hour shift
Deputy Chief Mike Morgan died of complications stemming from a stroke he suffered after returning from a call
State law give police and firefighters full pay and health coverage when off work for on-duty injuries; the bill would extend that protection to EMTs and paramedics
OCFR Wellness Coordinator Lt. Anthony Willis: “It’s very important we keep an eye on our firefighters as we move forward. We can’t afford for anyone to commit suicide.”
A recent story shows the importance of understanding how to handle suicide calls and that we’ve got a long way to go
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The segment featured an interview with a Boston firefighter who is battling blood cancer as well as Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn
The key to career fitness for any firefighter at any age is balance and moderation
Among the types of cancers covered under the law are lung, prostate, breast, urinary and melanoma if the firefighter meets certain eligibility requirements
Five firefighters were injured and at least four structures were destroyed before dawn after a building fire sent flames sweeping through trees
Department leadership must provide mental health support for all firefighters, regardless of their compensation status
Both firefighter-EMTs were conscious but seriously injured, according to Police Chief Jerrod Thompson
Police said the firefighter was rushed to the hospital with a leg injury after investigating a report of a drunk person
Sgt. Kevin Van Dyke, 41, remains in intensive care in critical but stable condition
The Code Green Campaign created a fund to help responders and their families who need help paying for mental health care
Fire department officials said the firefighter was transported to the hospital after helping a large crew battle a massive house fire
