Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Former Firefighter Michael Weinstock, who suffers from a neurological condition, hopes to raise awareness of the healthcare needs of 9/11 emergency responders
The Olympics-style games welcome first responders from around the country to compete in 50 different sports at venues throughout San Diego
The firefighters’ great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren witnessed the ceremony at Engine 285/Ladder 142
Officials said the crewmember was hospitalized and stabilized; extra equipment was needed to extinguish the blaze
Maui County FD’s Tre’ Evans-Dumaran, 24, fought for his life for a week
The International Association of Arson Investigators intends to use the data to better understand and characterize risks and exposures
Tre Evans-Dumaran moved one of his feet, opened his eyes, and gave a thumbs up, they say
Chief James Banta asked Marion County FD members to be check in with each other following the deaths of Firefighter-Paramedics Tripp Wooten and Allen Singleton
“Our guys felt like they didn’t exist,” said Chief Matt Hallock. “I have several paramedics who aren’t back to work, and I don’t know if they will come back”
Bay Village’s Jeremy Gillespie ran over and helped responders perform CPR on Maui Firefighter Tre Evans-Dumaran
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Firefighters are reporting crushing staffing challenges and increased stress
First responders are not immune from the opioid crisis; here’s what to know
Several firefighters suffered heat-related injuries while fighting the Woodland fire
Jeremy Norton’s memoir captures the personal toll the job exacts, as well as the unique perspective afforded by sustained direct encounters with the sick, the dying and the dead
Stamford police, EMS, behavioral health members and firefighters worked together to end a 6-hour standoff
Fire families often bear an unacknowledged burden of stress rooted in staffing challenges
Firefighters speak up about how fire departments can better manage the staffing crisis to reduce stress levels
Fire departments can help members by providing comprehensive wellness services
France’s Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne is home to MSA Safety’s Gallet fire helmets
Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
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