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
The first video shows crushed fire trucks, pockets of fire and firefighters working at Ground Zero
Chief Richard Bowers calls the infestation a very serious issue and sent a memo to firefighters with info about how to keep bed bugs out
On Aug. 16, he underwent the first of two massive surgeries that gave him a new small intestine, stomach, liver, pancreas and kidney
Both police officers and two firefighters were transported to hospitals for treatment
When compared with firefighters who did not work at ground zero, firefighters working the pile were more likely to get a cancer diagnosis
The FDNY will claim it has discovered an increasing rate of blood cancers among firefighters who worked at the collapsed Twin Towers after Sept. 11
He was participating in a firefighting skills fitness test when he complained of breathing and balance issues
Two firefighters suffered facial and respiratory burns at a house fire on Thursday; two more were less seriously injured
Six firefighters volunteered to be tested for kidney donation compatibility for the 37-year-old with type 2 diabetes
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
The injured firefighters all had neck pain and were hospitalized in good condition
He has worked for the department for more than 30 years, which makes him eligible for retirement
Decontamination is an important component of rehab and this dirty-doll exercise will drive that point home
Taking personal health for granted is a disservice to your family and the community you serve; here’s my success story
Fire chief: “He was a hard worker; he always did whatever needed to be done, with no questions asked”
Other firefighters were treated at the scene for heat exhaustion
He was taken to a local hospital for a massive brain bleed after complaining of a headache while responding to a brush fire
