Fitness & Health
“Our ultimate goal is the safety of the employees,” Decatur Fire Chief Tracy Thornton said about the new, job-related testing
FITNESS IN FOCUS
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Fairfax County police said one victim may have sustained life-threatening injuries; all 8 were transported to a hospital
Monterey Park Fire Chief Matthew Hallock said grief counselors and peer support have helped along with the knowledge that lives were saved
The blaze injured 3 firefighters and 3 EMS providers while destroying DNA evidence
Inmates said they were “mocked and ignored” when they told their supervisors of what would later be determined as second-degree burns and blisters
Documents show Kansas City’s civil rights department investigated and substantiated her complaints that her supervisor “taunted and terrorized her”
Many first responders avoid connection, but connecing with and confiding in someone who cares about us is proven to reduce stress
A city spokesman emphasized the expected cost savings from moving the former workers to a Medicare Advantage plan
By encouraging gratitude among members, fire departments can cultivate a culture of resiliency, as members are better able to bounce back from difficult situations
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Whitesburg Fire Department Assistant Chief Joe Back suffered a heart attack during an EMS call
As “tactical athletes,” responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
What are you going to do today to have a positive impact on you, your crew, your organization and your community?
The wildly popular sport is a great workout for firefighters and EMS professionals
Fire Chief Timothy Johnson had complained of indigestion and an upset stomach before leaving for home
A recently published white paper establishes a path for public safety legislative advocacy
Part 1 — The San Diego Fire-Rescue captain shares the emotional story of how a seemingly “routine” call quickly escalated to a near-fatal stabbing
The IAFC president – the “chief of chiefs” – surrounds himself with passionate people who support the mission and the organization
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell presided over the event that focused on current problems in the fire service
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
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