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
Batt. Chief James Costello, 52, died the day before Thanksgiving; officials continue to urge Congress to reauthorize the Zadroga Act
Richard Ares flew off a porch while fighting a fire, landing on his back and fracturing his spine; the back of his head required 10 staples
The science of proteins shows that training in the heat may be the best rehab strategy
Fellow firefighters tried to save Capt. Paul Sanderson, 48, but were unable to revive him
Chief Terry Culver suffered the on-duty injury Nov. 12; he died of complications Tuesday
FEMA gave the University of Arizona $1.5 million to learn the relationship between cancer and the chemicals firefighters are exposed to
Officials say the number of injury claims have increased since the mayor tried to reorganize firefighters’ schedules
Mark Cohen, a 29-year veteran, was discharged after multiple surgeries, a prolonged hospital stay and physical therapy
A $50,000 grant will test 100 firefighters; priority will be given to those deployed on 9/11, the OKC bombing or the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Alcohol is the second highest source of calories, with salty snacks at number three; both can contribute to poor heart health
Firefighters breathe into a surgical-type mask for 10 minutes, which is then sealed and sent to dogs in Canada
Rehab patients are friends and co-workers, which requires additional awareness for rehab medical personnel and preplanning to administer over-the-counter medications
Holding public and private entities responsible for PTSD is a major step toward preventing it
Ricardo Martinez was 20 when he got his first job as a 911 dispatcher; he quickly found out that the job wasn’t going to get easier but harder
The ruling qualifies Ernie Dombrowski’s widow to receive $3,000 a month in survivor’s benefits
Crews responded to a fire one day after Michael Norton died unexpectedly
The facility will treat responders who suffer from PTSD and other work-related mental health issues
Selena Laniel said there are many similarities between firefighting and competing on the show
John Cutler, a 13-year veteran, was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, and can only move with crutches or a wheelchair
