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.
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Firefighter-medic Andy Pfeifle was battling a blaze when a large log fell on him; he was hit in the back of the head and will stay in the hospital for a few days to recover
He was critically injured in May of 2012 while responding to a tractor-trailer fire
Lt. Stephen Marano was reported missing Saturday after his vehicle was located near a swamp; authorities do not suspect foul play
The firefighter was treated for an unknown injury and returned to work Tuesday night
Lt. James Goodman Jr., 52, died suddenly at the fire station
Moisture-barrier products stored in original packaging for three years or more are susceptible to seam separation
“Anyone who worked at San Jose Fire can remember a friend who died of cancer who worked at station five,” one firefighter said
The officer is “100 percent permanently disabled” after responding to the Sandy Hook school massacre and faces possible termination
Examining report categories shows areas we can focus on to reduce line-of-duty injuries
Chris McGrone was placed in a medically induced coma and is still recovering from his injuries; he has not yet returned to full duty
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A woman is recovering from serious burns after her husband drenched her in gas and lit her on fire for dancing with another man at a party
The first of its kind treatment program caters to the unique stresses and needs of emergency responders
The cancer-causing chemicals are released and attach to dust over time and pose a greater risk to firefighters
He fell onto a small section of roof when the external stairs gave way; he was treated and released
The 55-year veteran volunteer firefighter suffered a heart attack on Nov. 18 and died today
The firefighter experienced dizziness that caused him to fall from the truck as it was backing up
Ron Marx was diagnosed with small cell cancer, which was discovered after blood work during a fire department physical came back with concerns
Lt. Brian Tredo was helping a 72-year-old victim escape an apartment fire when he collapsed
There’s no reason to freak out about Ebola and other deadly diseases, but there is every reason to take all the precautions available
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