Fitness & Health
Achieve peak performance through foam-rolling, active warm-ups, deadlifts, functional dumbbell exercises, and high-intensity interval training
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Psych exams are foundational to building a progressive and resilient fire service
Tough shifts demand tough feet — fix the pain now or it’ll take you out later
First responders, military personnel and community members took on a run, walk and step challenge at TD Garden
Watching Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters interact with therapy dogs became a calendar idea raising funds for several causes
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here’s what you need to know
It’s true; games help cultivate and maintain the relationships that make up your all-important support system
Patrick McDermott, who once saved three girls while off duty, was diagnosed with stage 5 chronic kidney disease
Over 90 percent of those who participated said support groups and therapy would help but the stigma is also a problem
How one department added a shift to improve its members’ work-life balance
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Caffeine, supplements, cravings – our nutritionists break down their top tips
Gordon Graham defines the difference between “good-natured fire station shenanigans and hazing, bullying, or outright harassment”
A new survey of over 6,000 New York first responders reveals alarming mental health struggles, with high rates of stress, burnout, depression and anxiety
Seaside Fire & Rescue’s renovation included a new laundry area for PPE decon and individual gear storage
Not getting adequate, quality rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
Americans predict that cutting out processed foods, healthy aging and improving gut health will be the top three health trends in 2025, according to a study
When you avoid processing your most challenging calls, you don’t get better or even stay the same; you get worse
To track your nutrition, you need to see what, when and how much you actually eat
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
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