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
St. Paul firefighters faced multiple rescues, multiple patients in cardiac arrest at the Jan. 3 house fire
Chicago firefighters fought a 3-alarm fire in frigid conditions after an earlier house fire that injured three firefighters
Ann Arbor firefighters responded to numerous fires as fans celebrated the football championship
The FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition leads efforts to enhance first responder mental wellness through comprehensive strategies and policy changes
The blast blew out the ground floor of the 20-story Sandman Signature Hotel in downtown Fort Worth
Every firefighter, new and experienced, can benefit from a quick knowledge check about cancer prevention
A Monitor Township firefighter was initially in ICU after being hit by a truck while on the scene of an MVA
The FireRescue1 community considers what is driving high stress and staffing challenges
Police officers made several attempts to de-escalate the situation before former New Bedford deputy chief Paul Coderre shot one officer
Cleveland Fire Department Captain James Sample died by suicide after struggling with PTSD
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Train smarter and stronger with these fitness tools
In the wake of tragedies, first responders must be willing to listen to their emotions and practice self-care whenever possible
Hiring the right wellness coordinator for your agency is an investment in the health and resilience of your entire organization
A Union City firefighter was wounded in a shooting at Fire Station 2
From painter’s tape to a post-project wash box, stock up on these DIY essentials
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Deputy Chief Ronald Smith, Jr. is the third generation to be a member of the department
The event seeks to establish a global fire service leadership network dedicated to supporting and strengthening the fire service around the world
A special “thank you” to all the mothers who double as first responders
How will the potential changes impact fire departments?
A Cleveland firefighter was injured in a porch collapse during a house fire
