Fitness & Health
Franklin Fire Department officials said the firefighter fell two stories from a roof at the organization’s training center
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Minnetonka firefighters are trying to help Tim Tripp, who is in a coma
Nine Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue firefighters and a medic unit responded after the injured driver slept overnight in the cold trunk as water got into the vehicle
The survivors have claims worth more than $10 million, attorneys for the families said
Mental health experts are issuing advice to coworkers and family members about the warning signs of someone struggling with the deaths
Crews found one of the victims sprawled out on top of the elevator; the other victim was underneath the elevator
Research shows that “it’s not how much conflict you have but how you work through that conflict that makes the difference”
Though it might be hard to find the time, it’s important for spouses of first responders to focus on their own needs, too
With American Rescue Plan Act money, the city plans to offer $3,000 signing bonuses to 550 new hires
“[Joshua] Eisnor was responsible for protecting the Malden community. Instead, he dishonored his noble profession,” said U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollin
The bill creates an online public repository of tools and best practices for firefighters to reduce the release of and exposure to PFAS
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Police and fire agencies worked together to prepare and care for a major ski event
Bad behaviors associated with cliques may include the use of intimidation tactics, promotion of racist or sexist ideologies, or subverting the chain of command
The Birmingham Fire Rescue Service crewmember was hurt while rescuing a victim
Joining the National Firefighter Registry is a simple way you can help protect protect current and future firefighters
A council member was inspired by FF-medic Lt. Mark Quick who stopped to help at a car crash and was severely hurt
A three-story building collapsed, killing Lt. Sean Williamson, a 27-year-fire department veteran
Many agencies shy away from fitness testing for first responders, but annual tests can gauge the health and occupational readiness of your personnel
Louisville Officer Nickolas Wilt was on the job for just 10 days when he was critically wounded by the active shooter at Old National Bank
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EMS providers transported several victims; FDNY firefighters searched the site with a robot dog and drones and used a tower ladder to remove a man from the roof
The “Avengers” actor was towing his nephew’s truck when the 14,330-pound Snowcat ran him over
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