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.
Explore budget-friendly exercise equipment that fits in your home or on the go, perfect for first responders
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Could intermittent fasting be the wellness key you’ve been searching for?
One Mooreland firefighter remains in critical but stable condition
Firefighters on Engine 24 escaped serious injury when their engine overturned
LAFD firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze in the Covina neighborhood
The initiative addresses the complex interplay between repetitive head impacts, traumatic brain injuries and mental health symptoms among first responders
Film featuring Sutter County firefighters highlights the importance of opening up, empathy and seeking help
Solar retinopathy signs and symptoms
Boston Fire Commissioner Paul F. Burke said firefighters were “under the gun” to get people out when they arrived
Arlington Firefighter Brady Weaver was shot while checking on children heard crying inside an apartment
An FDNY lieutenant was one of six people injured during the church fire in Brooklyn on Easter
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Tips for fire service leaders looking to foster a culture of wellness
Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end
The Austin Firefighters Association is pushing for changes in staffing and additional resources to deal with stress after the deaths of fellow firefighters
In times of stress, your sympathetic nervous system is on high alert; box breathing can help
From paddles to wall trainers, here’s everything newcomers need to get started
The SERVPRO Firefighter Challenge League showcases the strength and readiness of the firefighters from around the world
Top picks for a reliable timepiece that can stand up to the harsh conditions you encounter as a first responder
Nashua Fire Rescue Lt. Jessica Wyman served the department for 26 years
The “Suicide Awareness in the Fire Service” roundtable discussion reviews the behavioral health resources available for firefighters, plus how to save a life in crisis
Increase the rate at which you burn calories and build muscle by adding weight to your workouts
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