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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He was taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and burns
Captain David Mowbray had been on medical leave since suffering a broken back earlier this year
The chemical used on strawberries has been removed over fear that it causes cancer
Capt. Chris Good died at his home after battling a house fire
The 10-week online program is developed by a local cardiologist that combines heart health, diet, exercise and stress reduction
The Australian firefighters were battling a blaze when a helicopter unloaded partially-treated sewage on them
Firefighter Gordan Adam came second in a world-wide competition to find the ultimate muslce man
Julius Palazzo collapsed right before halftime, off-duty medics and a firefighter rushed the field to save him
The driver of the car reportedly lost consciousness at the wheel
Chief Walter M. Summerville III reported feeling sick the day before his death
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The firefighter was on a roof when he stepped on a skylight covered with snow and fell down two stories into a parking garage
Paul Rynearson stole painkillers from the fire station twice and is now undergoing treatment and counseling
Fire Chief Randy Pogue died from injuries he suffered after his department pickup hit a patch of ice and crashed Feb. 2
The grant would help people with longer-term counseling needs, including police officers and other first responders
Whether cyanide is the ‘flavor of the month’ or not, it is still a deadly toxin that’s prevalent on firegrounds
Ben Eddowes, 24, suffered third-degree burns on both ears and his leg on Jan. 31 while battling a house fire
The firefighter was was caught in a sudden burst of flames, suffering burns to his head, neck, shoulder, face and hand
Tyler Seddon is about to turn 7 and would like cards from his favorite first responders
The firefighter received a minor shock after touching a metal natural gas pipe; he was taken to a hospital for evaluation
After firefighters left the scene at a hotel alarm run, the fire truck hit a parked car and several large trees before coming to a stop
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