Fitness & Health
By following actionable steps before, during and after a vacation, firefighters can embrace the therapeutic power of detachment and fortify their resilience
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Four common behavioral symptoms exhibited by firefighters suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder
More than 2,700 first responders are set to compete in 38+ events, from basketball to CrossFit
Celebrate holidays, graduations, promotions and more with these gifts firefighters will love
Lorain Firefighter Dan McBennet ran the Antarctic Ice Marathon in 2024 on his 49th birthday
“Chief Mooney,” a trained golden retriever, has joined St. Tammany Fire District No. 1 to help ease the stress from traumatic calls
With the new “1323" schedule, the Charleston Fire Department addressed health concerns with maintaining the 56-hour workweek
During Memorial Day weekend many retailers kick-off the summer with deals and discounts
Areas of focus included preparing for wildfire and WUI events, managing lithium battery fires, and new approaches to firefighter health and wellness
The road to PFAS-free PPE is paved with good intentions but full of unknowns
Scrolling can’t save you — but a conversation might
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Even if you can’t travel out of town for a vacation, you can still make the most of your time off; here are some tips to help responders enjoy a staycation right at home
Active and retired Scranton firefighters are undergoing preventative esophageal cancer screenings, thanks to a partnership between Local 60 IAFF and Lucid Diagnostics
The Department of the Interior and the USDA Forest Service announced a new year-round mental health program for wildland firefighters and dispatchers
Firefighter Paul Duran shares his stellate ganglion block experience, and Dr. Jim Lynch explains the science behind the procedure
Chief Jason Caughey calls on organizations and individuals alike to prioritize firefighter mental health
While often present in public safety culture, gallows humor is a double-edged tool — providing momentary relief but carrying emotional risks if left unchecked
Andrew Klein details the commercial fire where light smoke turned violent eruption, plus what saved him and how he’s managing his mental health
More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs, including those tackling infectious disease, air quality and workplace safety
At SLEEP 2025, Dr. Nicole Bowles said Portland firefighters feel more balanced on the 1323 shift, despite less sleep and slightly worse performance
The FireRescue1 community asked several great questions during our recent live podcast focused on firefighter therapy
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