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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They had heat exposure-type illnesses along with an issue with somebody getting hit in the head with some sheet rock
Officials have not released the names of the injured firefighters, but all of the injuries were minor
The humidity and heat added additional stress on the firefighters
John Appleton, 62, served as chaplain for the Malden Fire Department was also a pastor
We owe it to our brother and sister firefighters to learn as much as we can about suicide warning signs
Three firefighters and at least four residents were treated for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation engages its support network in West
Capt. William Dowling’s family said he is well enough to be brought of his medically induced coma
In order to work properly, PPE has to fit; here are the reasons why and how to ensure a good fit
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More than 2,500 Ground Zero responders are seeking compensation for cancer, up from 1,140 cases reported last year
Jessica Boomhower was training at a fire station when she began to complain that she wasn’t feeling well
Joseph Finn will be implementing a cancer-prevention program, wants to reduce injuries and promote exercise and healthy living
The firefighter trailed behind the rest of the crew; he didn’t show up at the fire and didn’t respond to radio calls
Stu Tudor was struck by lightning in the parking lot outside a soccer stadium; he has been transferred to a rehab center
Dave Blank told a nurse he wanted to wear the shirts from other departments to help him get through his chemotherapy treatments
Kevin Olguin lost a three-year battle after being diagnosed with two brain tumors
This time of year, there’s no escaping the heat; here are some tips to prevent heat-related illnesses in firefighters
Getting firefighters to and keeping them in rehab is a challenge; these steps for better efficiency will make that job easier
Which one do you think completed the challenge first?
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