Fitness & Health
Learn the full history of firefighter decon, from dirty gear to modern-day protocols that save lives
FITNESS IN FOCUS
As a woman in the fire service, I am so grateful for my extended family and this group of role models for my son
The DeLand Fire Department is piloting vibrating wristbands, bed shakers and flashing lights to wake crews without blaring sirens
Greenville City Council approves a 24/72 schedule to boost recruitment and work-life balance
Partnership brings early-detection physicals as a benefit to WFCA member departments
After reporting on smoke-linked illnesses and pressure from lawmakers, the agency will stock and provide N95s for light use, while still barring masks during arduous work
South Lockport Fire Company flags 9/11-linked cancer risks, providing coverage and stressing screening and decontamination to curb PFAS and smoke exposure
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
The nine-month extension deepens a partnership with Redemption Counseling Center, boosting on-demand therapy for Flagstaff first responders
With cancer a leading cause of firefighter deaths, PFAS in gear is under scrutiny as lawsuits, bans and new standards push for safer alternatives
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Several organizations, including FireRescue1, have been recognized for their efforts to boost enrollment in the registry
The West Metro assistant chief offers insights from firefighter sleep research
Oscar Monterossa, the lead paramedic during the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
Download the app, sync steps daily, and hit 200k/300k goals, with 5,000-step bonus activities, for prize raffles
Sessions at the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy use movement screening, functional strength and recovery work to curb injuries
The national database aims to close the gap in firefighter cancer research
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
Webull’s donation will help ResponderStrong build a national behavioral health disaster response for first responders
After Allentown Firefighter Jeff Tomczak died of pancreatic cancer, his wife and IAFF leaders urge legislators to fund comprehensive screenings, remove PFAS from gear and foam and pass bipartisan protections
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