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.
FITNESS IN FOCUS
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
Nearly six years after her death, co-workers cried in the courtroom and shared hugs outside with her family
Four firefighters suffered minor injuries in the crash in Contra Costa County that killed the driver of the Tesla
Police said the four victims were taken to various hospitals in critical condition
The driver reportedly lost control and overcorrected, causing the fire truck to overturn
More than 200 firefighters from 50 units responded to the five-alarm blaze within four minutes, according to the department
“When we leave, each house will be in better shape,” said James Earl, a retired New York City fire lieutenant and project manager with Heart 9/11
Firefighters will have access to peer counselors and clinicians, physicals and medical tests
The home “literally exploded ... within a couple minutes of their entrance,” a Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department spokesperson said
COMPLETE COVERAGE
National fire service leaders and research experts will discuss critical issues facing the fire service
It’s time to put these issues to rest once and for all – and start doing the right thing
Despite progress to reduce fatalities, the rate of firefighter deaths due to cardiovascular events has remained unchanged
After an ultimatum from his wife, former Firefighter-Paramedic Jordan Long realized the toll his career was taking – and took steps to help others thrive
Funding for six new personnel will allow the Naperville Fire Department to expand the Community Advocate Response Team program
Resident grants guru Chief Jerry Brant details what application reviewers are looking for, plus common grant proposal mistakes
17-year-old Pasadena teenager America Salmeron freed herself from the fiery dune buggy but suffered second- and third-degree burns to 51% of her body
A 41-year-old firefighter decided to “randomly” play the lottery ahead of his shift, and it paid off – literally
Jocko Willink discusses the wellness challenges specifically facing first responders and strategies to strengthen wellness at every stage of the journey
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