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.
A 41-year-old firefighter decided to “randomly” play the lottery ahead of his shift, and it paid off – literally
FITNESS IN FOCUS
In the battle to save the historic Victory Baptist Church, 10 firefighters experienced near misses
Firefighter Walter Stewart lost his youngest and oldest kids following the deaths of their brother and mother
“It’s gotta be like hell,” said Fire Department spokesperson Larry Langford. “We’re doing all we can to support [Walter Stewart],” who also lost his son
“Every member of Local 2 and the Department mourns with our brother Walter and the Stewart family,” said Local 2 president Jim Tracy
This year’s theme focuses on the perfect storm of staffing challenges, plus how firefighters are managing stressors
This year’s theme focuses on the perfect storm of staffing challenges, plus how firefighters are managing stressors
Crewmembers went inside the Dayton home but exited fast because the fire grew intense and there were concerns the building could collapse
26 unions voted against the move to remove traditional Medicare as an option
Friends, family members, colleagues and hospital staffers cheered as Lt. Bill Doody was wheeled out of Staten Island University North Hospital
The firefighter’s wife and 3 young children suffered smoke inhalation
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Alexander Griffin died during a run pursuing his dream of becoming a firefighter like his brother
TEEX Wellness and Resiliency Program Director Alisa McDonald has led the development of peer teams available to deploy to large-scale disasters
“Our ultimate goal is the safety of the employees,” Decatur Fire Chief Tracy Thornton said about the new, job-related testing
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
Five position papers – focused on climate change, blood transfusions, reproductive health, mental health and CPR – were endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum
While the fire service has made huge strides in recognizing the importance of member wellness, every fire department across the country has room to improve
Upon taking the reins, the Greensburg (Pa.) VFD chief made it his mission to improve firefighter safety and health
A physician’s assistant at FDIC urged me to seek out a specialist – and now I urge you to pay attention to your body and take action when needed
Captain Arnoldo Sandoval filed a lawsuit over the 2021 firehouse shooting when Firefighter Jonathan Tatone killed Fire Engineer Tory Carlon and wounded Sandoval
The $30,000 AFG funds will be used to train New London firefighters and make fitness instruction better suited to firefighters’ schedules
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