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
EMS never thought they would be treating a victim from a life-threatening exposure to a chemical weapon from World War I
John Demkosky seized and went into cardiac arrest as his vehicle was parked and waiting for calls
Studies show firefighters have higher rates of cancer and other health problems, with higher risk of testicular cancer
The board seeks to determine if they still have disabilities that allow them to receive benefits
Firefighters are frequently exposed to known carcinogens, including asbestos, benzene, and diesel fumes, and many have inadequate healthcare
The settlement, which has been on the table since the spring, won approval by the thinnest of margins
Firefighter Mark Richardson was listed in stable condition in the intensive care unit at Hamilton Medical Center
UW study reveals firefighters, equipment bringing bacteria into stations, living areas
Rehab director says expenses have put the group in the red
Former New Hyde Park Fire Chief Anthony Vaglica refused to permit Lt. John Brown to fight fires when he learned of his FDNY disability pension in 2005
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The court awarded the 84-year-old compensation for contracting lung disease from working on firefighting boat
The spiritual leader who worked closely with firefighters was killed, along with his wife and three children; their 15-year-old son was arrested for their murder
A benefit is being held in his honor to help cover costs of his recovery
The pills contain a thermometer and transmitter, which help to accurately depict a body’s response to extreme heat
About 42 percent of the cases involve energy drinks mixed with alcohol
With one of the worst flu seasons to date, medics are hard pressed to respond to all the calls
Workers found a hole in the heating unit near kindergarten and first-grade rooms
1 firefighter suffered chest pains but was treated and released from the hospital
The numbers are certainly trending down, yet there’s work to be done and these are the key areas of focus
Use assessments to strengthen your personnel and students, not fail them
