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.
The Illinois firefighter details how fire departments can help critically ill kids have “more good days”
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Canton Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Kneale had been a member of the department since 2015
From multi-tools to night vision glasses, we’ve got your road trip essentials covered
A Trinity Fire Department fire engine went off the road and down an embankment after a collision while responding to a call
The Roswell Fire Department is beginning a pilot program with a new shift schedule to counter the health risks of sleep deprivation
When it comes to exercise, supportive equipment is non-negotiable
Daily reading will make you a better provider, stronger leader and a more gracious colleague
Union City Firefighter Michael Crosby underwent multiple surgeries after being accidentally shot in the back
Firefighters participated in full PPE for the 4.2-mile run in Tempe
The Longmont (Colorado) Fire Department’s two newest stations include some unique features
Municipal leaders support the bill but ask where will funding for mental health resources come from and what will be the impact on insurance funds
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Jackson Firefighter Annie Wallen faced pornography, penis-measuring contests and someone allegedly urinating on her bed
Healthy, portable, delicious choices for quick fueling
Add on-the-go supplements, hydration and sleep aids to ward off winter illnesses
We already know from past innovations how AI will really impact our work – driving us deeper into the grind
These events provide first responders with a unique opportunity to connect with their communities, promote safety and foster goodwill beyond emergency response
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
It’s not just about strength or stamina; it’s about grit, mental toughness, and using your body in new ways
Leaders say departments need to be open to having difficult conversations, understand what first responders are experiencing and improve access to mental health services
Is the 75 Hard health and fitness challenge to boost mental discipline and physical fitness right for you?
The Golden Retriever from Thin Line Service Dogs will help Troy firefighters and the community they serve
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