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
Legislation and lawsuits grow as the effort to avoid cancer and PFAS-infused materials continues
The CDC partnership with the WTC Health Program raises awareness of the physical and mental effects of the attacks and the treatment
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO shares his memories from Sept. 11 and beyond, plus the ongoing support for families impacted by tragedy
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The fire in Dorchester involved the collapse of rear porches and extended into nearby buildings
Identifying the top three manners of death for on- and off-duty firefighters
East Haven firefighters adopted the dog after rescuing it from a hot car
Baltimore County firefighters say constant frustrations have led to a “toxic environment” and poor morale
Angela Graham founded the S.I.R.E.N. Project, which provides travel to locations where it is legal to distribute psychedelics
Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree among firefighters
Controlled heat exposure can help you adapt to common work-related stressors
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We must celebrate our successes, like the opportunity to watch a young man grow up and thrive following a brush with death stopped only by a team of rescuers
The vessel was carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials, including flammables and corrosives, in 56 containers
Whether you need something special for the holidays, a fire academy graduation or to celebrate an overdue promotion, these recommendations are sure to elicit a grin
Captain Ronnie Metcalf was treated by EMS for burns before being airlifted to a hospital
Maryland first responders are transitioning to a recovery operation to find six men who were filling potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed
There’s nothing like sharing a good book with your family and learning what it means to help others at the same time
The Glynn County Rescue firefighters received second-degree burns on their shoulders, necks, ears, hands and arms
A top-tier athlete breathwork coach shares exercises to reset your mindset on and off shift
The department requested privacy for the family of fallen Firefighter Jonathan Van Oeffelen
Firefighter Brady Weaver is doing well, but remains in significant pain, according to the Arlington firefighters’ union