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.
This virus presents a significant health concern and is spurring a substantial public health response
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In recent years, they have been complaining about leaky roofs at their stations, as well as mold and dead rats in the ceiling
Chris Tindall, 42, suffered from chest pains after an emergency incident; he went to the hospital, was discharged and later died
One firefighter likened the situation to fighting a fire drunk and blamed the long shifts on poor management
One firefighter was treated for neck pain and the other was seen for a hand injury
The assistant fire chief will complete therapy in February and hopes to return to firefighting
Safety concerns kept firefighters from the car deck where the fire began and where more bodies may be found
Paul Wiebe, 54, fell through a floor while battling the New Year’s Day blaze; he is recovering after surgery
Four buildings containing more than a dozen businesses; firefighters kept the flames from spreading further
Preventing back injuries is the only reason you need to buy hose rollers; here are four things to consider before selecting one
The bill would establish a fund that would cover the cost of treatment and lost wages when firefighters are diagnosed with certain cancers
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The device will monitor biometric data from firefighters and show the data via helmet displays like a video game health bar
Fire chiefs play two critical roles in identifying and correcting firefighter mental-health issues – at both the macro and micro levels
Firefighter suicide is finally getting the attention it deserves; now that we’re talking about it, here are steps to prevent suicides
This panel of firefighters and medics are not only experts in mental health, they’ve gone through PTSD; here’s their take on the state of firefighter mental health and how to make it better
A firefighter-turned-psychologist breaks down what strategies fire departments can put into place to prevent firefighter-specific crimes
Can you afford to live in the city you protect?
Budget cuts led the city to discontinue bi-annual cleanings at the fire stations; two fire stations had to be closed due to mold and dead mice in air vents
Kenny Ray Jr. was found unresponsive at the plant and was later pronounced dead; authorities are still working to determine his cause of death
The state senate’s unanimous one-time appropriation now goes to the house for consideration
Knowing how to cook at the station can take you far in the firehouse
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