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
Virginia, Nebraska, Connecticut and Mississippi could change how the benefits are paid or which diagnoses are covered
Rebecca Knick, wife of Hampton Fire Lt. Eric Knick, raised the issue after an incident where he sustained burns and was treated, but she was not notified
When faced with difficult decisions, how do you put your feelings aside and change your attitude to make the right choice?
“We ask that you PLEASE SLOW DOWN and be observant when driving by all emergency vehicles,” the department tweeted later
Frank Nunez went home from the hospital with his fiancé and their dog in September
Meriden crewmembers were treated for burns, cardiac issues and smoke inhalation
Over 100 fire and EMS personnel responded to the blaze that killed a 13-year-old boy and hurt a total of five people
Ariz. firefighter’s young daughter sees him working and runs down the street to him
Adams could eliminate retired EMS providers, firefighters, officers and others’ health insurance options except for Medicare Advantage
From initial diagnosis through treatment and, ultimately, the feeling of rain on my scalp
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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
Researchers said once the AI model was familiar with firefighter-specific medical data, it was able to identify 6,000 abnormal ECG samples with 97% accuracy
In partnership with the NVFC, the brewer will supply water to 34 departments
