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.
Tucson Firefighter Cyprian Ortiz saw a familiar face on his first day as captain — his sister Captain Crystal Ortiz
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Newport News Fire Chief Jeffrey “Jeff” Johnson: “I’m going out on a high point with a great organization. So this will be my last position within the fire service”
The Baltimore City FD truck was stolen during a medical call
Crewmembers “got them out pretty quick,” Birmingham Battalion Chief Jackie Hicks said
Brittney C. Ramos says her husband, Lt. Garrett Ramos, died as a result of the Sterling chief and deputy fire chief not following proper procedures
The child also tried to cut a second firefighter with a knife
Police and fire agencies worked together to prepare and care for a major ski event
The Birmingham Fire Rescue Service crewmember was hurt while rescuing a victim
Joining the National Firefighter Registry is a simple way you can help protect protect current and future firefighters
A council member was inspired by FF-medic Lt. Mark Quick who stopped to help at a car crash and was severely hurt
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Duluth Firefighter Ray Skoglund suffered a brain injury and several fractures after being struck by a hit-and-run driver
Michael M. Lopez-Medina is charged with setting fire to vehicles, structures in Woodbury
Three Beaver Dam firefighters were injured, one seriously, during training around Grape Island
The nomination for the 2024 Business Intelligence Group award focused on the Cordico wellness app
Bill would allow consumption of psychedelic mushrooms under professional supervision by a licensed therapist
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
Calley Thierfelder joined the Northville Volunteer Fire Department and the New Milford Junior Police Cadets
Samantha Briggs was a firefighter in England, started her CrossFit career at 31, and became a Hamilton firefighter at 40
‘Ashes’ will help Roseville first responders deal with stress and assist with community outreach
The more we can recognize and understand how our thoughts work, the better equipped we will be to break the habit
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- Managing and reducing firefighter stress – a policy-based approach
- Iowa fire chief provides innovative stress-relief measures, boosts resources
- Fundamental changes needed to address turnout gear contamination
- Ohio first responders work to improve mental health, wellness
- Psychological safety: Not just another word for trust in the fire service