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.
Finding scientific proof linking firefighting activities and certain cancers is a long, difficult process; while more research is needed, the data we have can guide prevention
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Matt Williams was one year shy of retirement when he was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica, a rare relapsing autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the optic nerve and spinal cord
Firefighter: “He just looked at me and he said you are going to be OK, you got this and stay strong.”
Officials are also working on purchasing a set of back up gear for each firefighter, along with an extra protective hood
Losing a partner in this field cuts deeper than in most; here’s a reflection on my recent loss and what it means to me
“I want to thank everyone and their prayers. It really mattered. I could feel their support,” said Capt. Pete Dern
One firefighter suffered heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation; the other received a minor neck injury caused by a fire hose
The organization, Real Fire Wives of America, is teaching classes to help families prepare for what life will be like once their loved one is a firefighter
For a Milwaukee medic, it is important to leave his stress at the station and not bring home the violence he sees on the job
The smoke from dozens of fires burning in Saskatchewan travel high into the atmosphere, where the upper layers have strong winds that can carry the smoke great distances
COMPLETE COVERAGE
After being thrown 30 feet in the air in June, Tom Albert has returned to light duty
Lisa Cusimano shared her thoughts on being a female firefighter and her passion for helping others
The center’s programs include cognitive behavioral therapy, couples therapy and K9 therapy
After the DEA looked at firefighters’ prescription drug histories, they accused two of them with stealing medication from ambulances
Whether its a firefighter training class or a family vacation, you don’t want to do it sick; here’s how to put the odds in your favor
Cancer is a huge issue among our profession and I take it very seriously
The funny thing about the calls that shake us is that they also shape us
Nobody loves a sad story more than an intoxicated first responder; given the opportunity we will revel in our misery, cry in our beer and believe the lies we have created
We are a stubborn breed, but manage to get home safe far more often than not
Why would anyone want into my nightmares?
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