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.
Chesterfield firefighter David Hart was resuscitated by other firefighters after suffering his 8th heart attack
FITNESS IN FOCUS
A Greensburg crewmember from Hose Co. 7 experienced confusion
“What is so very special is that the donor for John is one of our own, FF Tim Belcher. I am speechless, humbled, and forever thankful,” wrote Lexington Lt. Joe Sexton
Community risk reduction and improving mental health resources for providers
Whether NFL player or firefighter, when one of our own goes down, the impacts are amplified beyond our routine responses
Social media discussions have included information about CPR and cardiac care, plus expressions of gratitude for the on-scene EMS providers
North Haven Firefighter Matthias Wirtz “was putting everybody else above himself, just what he has done his entire life,” said Chief Paul Januszewski
The Bismarck Fire Protection Association thanked fellow first responders for their assistance
When Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, he received out-of-hospital BLS and ALS care from team personnel and EMS before transport to the hospital
‘Pull up your jogging pants and take some notes’ because the three fitness experts offer actionable tips for health in the new year
The team included Eldridge firefighters, Medic EMS paramedics, AirCare Emergency Transport medical staff and a surgical team from University Hospitals
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The Vermillion firefighter was found unresponsive at home after already being treated for being unresponsive during a training
You are responsible for your level of health and fitness; it’s time to stop letting excuses stand in your way
Weatherford Station 4 firefighters find fun competition among other local pickleball teams
St. Paul Fire Capt. Chris Parsons championed legislation about cancer, assisting injured firefighters and dealing with PTSD
Debris found during the search for the vessel “is consistent with a catastrophic implosion of the vessel,” said Rear Adm. John Mauger
Lawrence firefighter Miguel Baez focused on recovering as quickly as possible and committed himself to being upbeat
First responders from Divernon and other locations moved injured people out of the storm that persisted for hours
River, the 4-month-old German shepherd puppy, will take part in critical incident stress debriefings for Newton first responder and residents
When it comes to firefighter mental health, does your department have a “consequence-management” model?
The Public Safety Wellness Center in Fairfax County will offer first responders a full range of services
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