Fitness & Health
Firefighters face a unique crisis where physical dangers are matched by mental and emotional tolls—fueled by silence, cultural pressure and systemic neglect
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Preparation transforms uncertainty into confidence and ensures your organization is ready for whatever comes next
Fire service leaders must ensure their crews are mentally ready for every call — through training, trust and proactive support systems
A new study explores gender differences in PTSD and post-traumatic growth among firefighters, EMTs and medics
This conversation delves into the importance of proactive brain care, leadership resilience and the future of AI in healthcare
Stack the deck in your favor now, before the health battles become unwinnable
Long shifts, stress and sleep loss undermine firefighter readiness and safety, but new data-driven approaches offer hope
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
SAFER, AFG funds will help the Fullerton Fire Department restore ALS, reduce response times and launch a wellness program
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to fire and EMS professionals with an abundance of discounts
Minnesota firefighters continue to support one another and serve the department with a monthly breakfast that helps maintain their identity as firefighters
COMPLETE COVERAGE
The firefighter-counselor explains the problem with avoidant coping and how to help your brain finally deal with the ‘leftover stuff’
The Mesa fire chief spotlights the department’s forward-thinking approach to health, safety, social services and more
Understanding our physiological stress response is key to managing chronic stress
Being a public safety professional can be very rewarding ... but it can also be very stressful
Fatalities that occur during agility tests and academy drills underscore the need for tougher medical screening, heat-stress limits and on-site EMS
Your top questions about this elite event, answered
CAL FIRE Captain Chris Wetzel and his treating mental health provider detail his road from defeat to appreciation in the aftermath of tragedy
The agency ends across-the-board vaccine guidance and urges individuals, especially seniors, to consult their clinicians
This year’s initiative challenged firefighters to explore the underlying factors that shape mental health challenges in the fire service
Discover the benefits of hosting an au pair
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