Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
The nine-month extension deepens a partnership with Redemption Counseling Center, boosting on-demand therapy for Flagstaff first responders
With cancer a leading cause of firefighter deaths, PFAS in gear is under scrutiny as lawsuits, bans and new standards push for safer alternatives
The appeals court agreed Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue faced undue hardship if it excused the unvaccinated crew members, citing safety, staffing and operational risks during the pandemic
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Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with CEO Atul Agnihotri about the free services to patients and donors
Lab finds high PFAS in Quincy’s “PFAS-free” turnout as IAFF urges independent checks
Without protective equipment, wildland firefighters will continue to pay the price with their health
Forward-thinking leaders must champion engineered approaches that reduce risks and build healthier fire service careers
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St. Paul Capt. Kyle Bode and Excelsior Firefighter Doug Foote walked nine days from Duluth to the Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
Download the app, sync steps daily, and hit 200k/300k goals, with 5,000-step bonus activities, for prize raffles
Sessions at the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy use movement screening, functional strength and recovery work to curb injuries
Discover how firefighters can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
First responders recovering from a violent attack are best served by counselors with specific training and certification
Plano Fire-Rescue becomes the first in the state to use a 24-hour-on, 72-hour-off shift schedule for its firefighters
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for firefighters under stress
As a woman in the fire service, I am so grateful for my extended family and this group of role models for my son
The DeLand Fire Department is piloting vibrating wristbands, bed shakers and flashing lights to wake crews without blaring sirens
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