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
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
From triathlons to parkour and beyond, these extreme sports align ever so nicely with first responder functional fitness workouts
Eloy Fire District crews heard faint signs of life coming from the wreckage and quickly mobilized extrication with hydraulic tools
We must celebrate our successes, like the opportunity to watch a young man grow up and thrive following a brush with death stopped only by a team of rescuers
The vessel was carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials, including flammables and corrosives, in 56 containers
Whether you need something special for the holidays, a fire academy graduation or to celebrate an overdue promotion, these recommendations are sure to elicit a grin
Captain Ronnie Metcalf was treated by EMS for burns before being airlifted to a hospital
Maryland first responders are transitioning to a recovery operation to find six men who were filling potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed
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Some fire department health programs aren’t enough – or simply don’t exist – putting you in charge of your preventative health plans
First H.E.L.P. is honoring first responders who have died by suicide, ensuring they are remembered for how they lived, not how they died
Save on clinical, tactical, fitness and household essentials, from brands like Apple, Solo, Dyson and more
First responders are turning to ice baths to quickly cool overheated Floridians
Firefighters and EMS providers face barriers in seeking workers’ compensation, such as latency periods and pre-existing health conditions, FIRST Center research shows
From high-tech smart bikes to simple, budget-friendly models, there’s something for everyone
Fort Myers Fire Department officials plan to make Nathaniel Lee Wilcox an honorary firefighter
Eligible responders can enter for a chance to receive two cases of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix for their volunteer fire department
Track your activity, vitals and sleep, and achieve your fitness goals
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