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.
Taking a close look at firefighter injury numbers points to several ways rehab can reduce those injuries
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Lt. Homer “J.R.” Harrell died from a heart attack shortly after coming off shift
The firefighter was on a roof when he stepped on a skylight covered with snow and fell down two stories into a parking garage
Paul Rynearson stole painkillers from the fire station twice and is now undergoing treatment and counseling
Fire Chief Randy Pogue died from injuries he suffered after his department pickup hit a patch of ice and crashed Feb. 2
The grant would help people with longer-term counseling needs, including police officers and other first responders
Whether cyanide is the ‘flavor of the month’ or not, it is still a deadly toxin that’s prevalent on firegrounds
Ben Eddowes, 24, suffered third-degree burns on both ears and his leg on Jan. 31 while battling a house fire
The firefighter was was caught in a sudden burst of flames, suffering burns to his head, neck, shoulder, face and hand
Tyler Seddon is about to turn 7 and would like cards from his favorite first responders
The firefighter received a minor shock after touching a metal natural gas pipe; he was taken to a hospital for evaluation
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
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