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
A Boston firefighter suffered cardiac arrest during a fire in Hyde Park
Advocates and lawmakers warn staffing shortages at the World Trade Center Health Program are causing treatment delays for sick 9/11 responders and survivors
Therapy dogs from the nonprofit Go Team give first responders, dispatchers a chance to decompress from the emotional toll of emergency calls
As “tactical athletes,” responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing routine, these free tools can help you stay fit and ready for the demands of your job
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s new film features firefighters from New York, Idaho and Massachusetts reflecting on the uncertainty, challenges and lasting lessons of the pandemic
The fire service has no shortage of strong leaders. What it lacks is permission for those leaders to be human.
Free webinars and daily wellness resources will address injury recovery, mental health, resilience and agency wellness strategy
Are you ready to take the plunge? Learn how ice bath therapy can benefit firefighters in their everyday lives as well as on duty
Firefighters in South Carolina’s Lowcountry are pushing for better mental health support, saying financial strain, sleep loss and job stress continue to take a heavy toll
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Fire Chief Robert Logan and Battalion Chief David Picone detail how SDFR shows its members ‘we’re focused on you’
Lautz describes extreme diets as “trying to get to a second-story window without a ladder,” which she combats through pro tips for making better choices on scene and at home
The CEO of the Spartan endurance sports brand wants to help 100 million people get fit – now 101 million with his offer of a free race for all firefighters
The co-founder of HeartFit for Duty shares the common risk factors for cardiac and cancer challenges – and the simple exercise with the greatest impact
It comes down to selecting the right members and training them in two key areas
Solutions to navigate the most common family-centric concerns voiced by firefighters
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
When leaders prioritize their own well-being, they set the stage for a healthier, more resilient workforce
With careful planning and administrative support, an agency wellness program can save careers, marriages and even lives
Starting a wellness program includes diagnosing the issue or improvement, developing the plan and implementing it
