Fitness & Health
The FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition supports initiatives that turn post-traumatic stress into growth
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Nearly six years after her death, co-workers cried in the courtroom and shared hugs outside with her family
Four firefighters suffered minor injuries in the crash in Contra Costa County that killed the driver of the Tesla
Police said the four victims were taken to various hospitals in critical condition
The driver reportedly lost control and overcorrected, causing the fire truck to overturn
More than 200 firefighters from 50 units responded to the five-alarm blaze within four minutes, according to the department
“When we leave, each house will be in better shape,” said James Earl, a retired New York City fire lieutenant and project manager with Heart 9/11
Firefighters will have access to peer counselors and clinicians, physicals and medical tests
The home “literally exploded ... within a couple minutes of their entrance,” a Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department spokesperson said
The measure also includes members of the military who responded to 9/11 in Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, unlike the original legislation
Randy Ballinger fell almost 25 feet and suffered a collapsed lung, a broken pelvis, broken ribs and fractures in both legs
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
A mandatory, non-punitive annual fitness assessment is essential for improving the health, fitness and quality of life of first responders across the occupational life span and into retirement
Zam takes the “who said it?” challenge to highlight some of the best advice from fire service leaders
Unpacking the survey data and identifying solutions to address the perfect storm of stress
Angela Graham founded the S.I.R.E.N. Project, which provides travel to locations where it is legal to distribute psychedelics
In this webinar, we discuss how to overcome the inherent challenges first responders face, including high-pressure shift work, ever-changing job demands, and daily exhaustion.
In this webinar you’ll hear real questions from firefighters about how the job impacts their relationships and discuss strategies to address these issues.
Common factors departments are using to approach wellness programs
Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree among firefighters
Controlled heat exposure can help you adapt to common work-related stressors
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