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 former first responder shares his personal mental health struggles and urges others to build a support system
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Bronny James, 18, was reported to be out of intensive care and in stable condition
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh’s initiatives take cues from NYPD in reporting responsibilities and disciplinary action
Inside the chemotherapy experience, from the team of helpers to our role as patients
First responders in Kansas hope the Missouri bill will encourage their own legislators to pass a similar PTSD benefits bill
The Dallas program combines counseling, intervention with staff psychologists, peer support to help deal with stress and traumatic incidents
Dr. Candice McDonald shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity to inspire fire and EMS leaders at ImageTrend Connect
The Tumwater Fire Department joins the Thurston County Peer Support Consortium, helping FFs with stress and traumatic incidents
Several firefighters suffered heat-related injuries while fighting the Woodland fire
Jeremy Norton’s memoir captures the personal toll the job exacts, as well as the unique perspective afforded by sustained direct encounters with the sick, the dying and the dead
Stamford police, EMS, behavioral health members and firefighters worked together to end a 6-hour standoff
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These five strategies are designed to help you overcome exhaustion and maintain momentum toward your fitness goals
Incident reports can be helpful, but do you recall the date and address of every incident you ever responded to? You need something more.
Sterling Firefighter Brian Diamond was one of several firefighters injured in an explosion that killed Firefighter Trevor Brown
Dr. David Black, president of Wellness Solutions for Lexipol, welcomes first responders and their families to the second annual First Responder Wellness Week
Take steps to prioritize your wellness so you can better serve your community, your colleagues and your family
Five Mt. Morris firefighters suffered minor injuries in a crash while responding to a call
Jeannette Fire Chief Bill Frye said firefighters had a problem with a hydrant as the fire extended to another house
People who suffer from a moral injury experience significant changes in their worldview, their outlook, their core beliefs and values
Your actions speak volumes, and by embodying good gym etiquette, you inspire others to follow suit
Six firefighters were injured when a heavy rescue collided with a ladder truck while responding to a fire in Butler Township
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