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.
The initiative addresses the complex interplay between repetitive head impacts, traumatic brain injuries and mental health symptoms among first responders
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Capon Valley Firefighter Ronald Maurice Strosnider fell ill while on the call
The story of Billy Moon, a heroic fallen FDNY firefighter, and the people whose lives he has saved
Two paramedics and two EMTs were allegedly drunk during a retirement party at their Bronx station
The Prairieton Fire Department announced the death of one of its firefighters during a house fire
Whitesburg Fire Department Assistant Chief Joe Back suffered a heart attack during an EMS call
The wildly popular sport is a great workout for firefighters and EMS professionals
Fire Chief Timothy Johnson had complained of indigestion and an upset stomach before leaving for home
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell presided over the event that focused on current problems in the fire service
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
Alexander Griffin died during a run pursuing his dream of becoming a firefighter like his brother
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies
Charlotte Fire Chief Reginald Johnson said none of the injuries were considered life-threatening
Survivors, now adults, rely on counseling to cope with trauma of the shooting 25 years ago
Ekron Sergeant Richard Givan was known for his commitment to helping others
Tampa union leader said his arrest was due to the city punishing him for his union advocacy
The South Metro Fire Rescue battalion chief was responding to a call for a fire alarm activation and medical emergency
Taunton Firefighter Chad Larivee did not let a spinal cord injury keep him out of the race
Rostraver Central Fire Department Safety Officer John W. Bunardzya died in his sleep after responding to a call
A Milwaukee firefighter suffered burns to nearly 25% of his body during rescues at a well-involved house fire
After losing their partners in separate fires, Celeste Flynn, Clara Fenelon and Sara Laird are working together to prevent future firefighter fatalities
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