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.
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
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Residents told reporters at the fire board meeting that they don’t think he will return to the job and that this is his way of leaving gracefully
The video shows two trucks blasting and knocking down a firefighter with three high-powered water hoses
Standard protocol is to decon the unit to be scrubbed down with disinfectant; the firefighter should’ve also been allowed to change his soiled uniform
Lt. Steven Reisman, 54, battled an aggressive and advanced form of brain cancer since 2011
Departments across the country have been making waves on social media with their viral videos
They’ve received nearly 250 donations in the past week; the donation directly helps survivors of fallen firefighters
Chief John McDonald, 54, began his firefighting career in 1974 as a volunteer firefighter
The firefighter suffered a cardiac arrest while putting out a house fire; firefighters rendered aid immediately
27-year veteran Robert Fogle became ill while training on the maze with SCBA
One firefighter was slightly injured due to exhaustion and was encouraged to stop and rest until he felt better
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Fire Chief Kevin O’Connor has ordered an investigation into allegations that firefighters are the ones who did the damage
Fire Chief Ernie Polsom said the decision was made because there are benefits that exist to serve firefighters in these situations
Firefighter Tyron Weston, 51, fell ill on July 3 and was on his way to recovery when he died Sunday morning
Capt. Alan Hicks, who had helped fight a house fire the night before, died at the station before his shift ended
The firefighter was taken to a hospital for heat exhaustion; it took an hour to control the blaze
EMT Choeurlyne Doirin-Holder has failed to pass the training academy two times; FDNY gave her top firefighter pay for a desk job; she is getting a third shot at the test
Capt. Eric Cline, 40, remains optimistic and wants to go back to firefighting early next year
The firefighter’s mother believes the statue was stolen by neighborhood kids who didn’t realize how much it meant
Fire Chief Bryan Cathey is doing much better and is recovering in the intensive care unit
Fabric of Fire Service winner Pete Villasuso created an autism-awareness program for his fire department after his son was diagnosed with the disorder in 2012
