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.
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Keeping a journal isn’t for everyone, but you can redefine what journaling means to you
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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The Chicago Fire Department said a 75-year-old woman and two officers were transported to the hospital in serious but stable condition
Another firefighter was able to remove the injured firefighter, who received immediate care by EMS personnel at the scene
According to a recent report, 80% of millennial workers say they consider work-life balance when deciding whether to take a job
T-shirt sales benefit the Firefighter Cancer Support Network
Learn the five ways imposter syndrome shows up in first responders and how you can combat the feelings
Both Middletown firefighters were able to escape the structure and suffered minor injuries
The Prince George’s County Fire Department firefighters were transported with minor injuries after the single-vehicle incident
The East Haddam firefighters named the kitten, who was treated with pet CPR and oxygen administration, Soot
Cambria County Box 11 is able to expand its service thanks to a recent donation
Nolen Carney and his father were in New York City when that saved a man who had overdosed
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