Fitness & Health
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh’s initiatives take cues from NYPD in reporting responsibilities and disciplinary action
FITNESS IN FOCUS
More than dozen people were transported to a hospital
A total of 20 firefighters were hurt in the Staten Island residential blaze
Neil Carlberg was a Bellingham firefighter for 33 years, retired in 2011 and died of esophageal cancer in 2018
A passenger was critically hurt and four firefighters had minor injuries after the crash into the fire truck that was blocking at a prior wreck scene
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh called the Staten Island fire a “very close call” as the members receive treatment for a variety of injuries
Motorsports safety initiatives include detailed plans and evolving technology
The Waterville firefighter resigned after being put on leave, citing personal reasons
Since the Defense Department published performance specifications for PFAS-free foams in January, this may be the year when airports start making the switch
Other firefighters died so you could live – so wear your damn gear already!
Florence Fire Rescue Engineer-EMT Kevin Darby and his family have received more than $3,700 in donations
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The battalion chief addresses a worrying statistic about the impact of stress level on firefighters’ day-to-day work
An attorney for St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large said the allegations are politically motivated
FireRescue1’s 2023 state-of-the-industry survey revealed some alarming statistics related to respondents’ feelings about the job. Download your copy to learn critical insights into what is driving the perfect storm of stress among many firefighters.
The North American Fall Classic and the First Responder’s Relay offer the opportunity to develop camaraderie within a competitive environment
While some firefighters are taking proactive steps to minimize the impact of stress, many others are caught in a vicious cycle of harmful behavior
Mayor Michelle Wu said first responders, health professionals have encountered crowds of over 200 in the Mass and Cass area
The chief urges firefighters to quit wishing for a better situation and take action to develop future leaders
A two-year grant partnership has allowed the Anchorage FD to create a resilience program that’s already helping its members
The St. Tammany Fire Protection District pilot program will use a behavioral health center specialist for crisis calls
75% of respondents said the high-stress nature of the job was the major factor in staffing shortages