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.
“An Act Of Service” explores the impact of PTSD and the stigmas surrounding mental health in the fire service
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Duluth Firefighter Ray Skoglund suffered a brain injury and several fractures after being struck by a hit-and-run driver
Michael M. Lopez-Medina is charged with setting fire to vehicles, structures in Woodbury
Three Beaver Dam firefighters were injured, one seriously, during training around Grape Island
The nomination for the 2024 Business Intelligence Group award focused on the Cordico wellness app
Bill would allow consumption of psychedelic mushrooms under professional supervision by a licensed therapist
Calley Thierfelder joined the Northville Volunteer Fire Department and the New Milford Junior Police Cadets
Samantha Briggs was a firefighter in England, started her CrossFit career at 31, and became a Hamilton firefighter at 40
‘Ashes’ will help Roseville first responders deal with stress and assist with community outreach
Cumberland Head Firefighter Robert Boire experienced a heart attack while at the scene of an MVA
Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Enhance your workout with these fitness tools, perfect for building strength, coordination and core stability
Dr. Paul O. Davis started the competition as a way to highlight firefighters’ need to be fit for duty
The Wiggins fire engine overturned while responding to an MVC
Detailing how CAFS helps reduce exposure to chemicals, chemical compounds, and carcinogens during interior structural firefighting
Canton Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Kneale had been a member of the department since 2015
From multi-tools to night vision glasses, we’ve got your road trip essentials covered
A Trinity Fire Department fire engine went off the road and down an embankment after a collision while responding to a call
The Roswell Fire Department is beginning a pilot program with a new shift schedule to counter the health risks of sleep deprivation
When it comes to exercise, supportive equipment is non-negotiable
Daily reading will make you a better provider, stronger leader and a more gracious colleague
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