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.
FITNESS IN FOCUS
One firefighter was taken to a hospital for heat exhaustion and dehydration and another suffered a knee injury
Eleven emergency workers were overcome on the scene
Dispatcher who was on the phone with the victim guided the rescuing firefighter
Decision-making research gives an insightful glimpse into how and why firefighters do what they do
The lawsuit is about the harm they suffered getting turned down and waiting several years for their benefits
Steve Cheezum has been unable to work since he was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma
One suffered first-degree burns to the ear and neck and the other was taken to a hospital with smoke inhalation
The policy could also dash the dreams of youngsters who barely knew their firefighter dads
He was diagnosed with cancer earlier this month and has begun chemo and other treatment at a local hospital
COMPLETE COVERAGE
School trustee said of fire cadet Katerin Romero: “She was a natural leader, respected by her fellow academy cadets.”
Applicants got advice on failing memory tests, feigning symptoms and described fears of planes and tall buildings to support PTSD claims
The firefighters were hospitalized for treatment of smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion and are expected to recover
Which one do you think completed the challenge first?
Capt. Nolan Meinardus’ leg was amputated below the knee due to complications of diabetes
Which one do you think completed the challenge first?
Bunker gear will be tested to determine exposure levels; no firefighters have developed symptoms of contamination
Sabrina, a miniature pinscher, would scratch, bite and dig at the back of his head; an MRI scan confirmed he had cancer and doctors removed a tumor
Which one do you think completed the challenge first?
He suffered minor injuries while putting out a forklift being used to refuel a propane tank
