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.
Preventing back injuries is the only reason you need to buy hose rollers; here are four things to consider before selecting one
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The city’s first female firefighter said she was illegally fired after she set a fire in a bathtub amid a 2006 suicide attempt
Firefighter Jon Schondelmayer, 44, told crew members he was going home to get medicine and would return to the station shortly
Addressing these five broad issues should be a high priority for the volunteer fire service in the coming year
Ask your representative to the combat health-insurance requirement for volunteer employees that work more than 30 hours per week
Easing families’ burdens during the holiday season is just one example of how firefighters aid their communities
The firefighter, who may have fallen through an existing hole, was taken to the hospital and appears to be okay
Fire Chief John Wayman Sr., 69, died at his home a day after he responded to a heavy rescue incident
A firefighter suffered a fall while fighting the fire but was treated at the scene and did not need hospital care
By July we had the same number of line of duty deaths as we had for all of 2012
David Brody, 41, died after he had answered a call and became ill later at home
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Derek Hogg is a few months shy of being able to qualify for a disability pension that would help his wife and two young children
Some departments are requiring firefighters to leave all their gear and equipment in the garage before washing up and entering common areas
If you are thinking about competing in the World Police & Fire Games, now is the time to get serious with your training
Depending on the type of stains and discoloration, wear signs may mean its time to retire the gear; here’s how to tell normal from dangerous wear
Capt. Franck Tremaine, 58, died at home several hours after the response.
More important than the rig itself is what’s inside; doing a full, honest inventory will help you get the most of your rehab unit
Gov. Rick Snyder: “This bill recognizes the potential health risks they face … and simplifies the claims process so stricken firefighters can get assistance they need.”
They were released, but will continue their rehabilitation at home; a third firefighter suffered smoke inhalation
They noticed something was wrong when the rig rolled through a light; they performed CPR and used an AED to save the driver’s life
Police said firefighter Linda Cohens was found lying face down, unresponsive on the sidewalk; she suffered a head injury
