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.
A recent story shows the importance of understanding how to handle suicide calls and that we’ve got a long way to go
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Both firefighters suffered broken legs and are using wheelchairs to get around; they hope to be back on the job in six months
Spartacus and Dascha will help treat and sooth firefighters who experience tragedies and stressful situations
Research on firefighters’ relationship to alcohol and how that compares to the general public reveals some interesting and useful findings
David Edens was with the department for more than seven years; colleagues said he was always at the station helping out any way he could
The children ranged in ages from 6 to 16; a portable generator was found without gas inside the home
Online fundraisers boast $100,000 for firefighter Capt. Pete Dern who suffered burns to 70 percent of his body
A firefighter dealing with mental-health problems is not damaged beyond repair; bringing that firefighter back from the brink takes care and skill
Here is a look at why two metro fire departments pulled their turnout gear cleaning and inspection in-house
The city’s district attorney wants a true zero tolerance policy as it relates to on-duty blood alcohol content
The firefighter was sent to the hospital with pain in her neck; the injury is not serious
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Directing firefighters to better health and fitness in the station will keep them safer on the fireground
Firefighters receive equipment to deal with the high levels of asbestos at the superfund site
The judge told CSX and Union Tank Car that the state’s “Policeman and Fireman Rule” does not allow companies to harm responders without financial consequence
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