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.
Toledo Firefighter-Paramedic Michael J. Darrington died after responding to two medical calls and a fire alarm
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If we are going to function as an industry, we should all speak the same language; rehab is no different
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Here’s how to prevent and even pre-habilitate some knee issues
His photo was displayed on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada when hockey personality Don Cherry paid tribute to him, and extolled the virtues of firefighters
Hypothermia can occur anywhere and anytime; even summer
When Brian Myers couldn’t carry his gear without stopping to catch his breath, he decided to take action
The firefighter had carbon monoxide in his blood and was taken to the hospital for observation
Assistant Chief Jason Kuehler remains in a critical care unit after responding to a mobile home fire
Keeping communication open lets you know if your plan is being carried out, and if it’s having the impact you’re hoping for
Firefighter recovering from minor injuries after rock shattered side window
Van full of special needs adults and a fire truck collided as fire crews were headed to a car fire
We can use the quicker, cheaper, easier food and drinks to fuel ourselves, but it has an adverse effect on our bodies
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