Fitness & Health
Fatalities that occur during agility tests and academy drills underscore the need for tougher medical screening, heat-stress limits and on-site EMS
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Richmond Firefighter Jonathan Clarke alleges companies like 3M, Chemours and Honeywell knew turnout gear contained cancer-linked “forever chemicals” but hid the danger
Several organizations, including FireRescue1, have been recognized for their efforts to boost enrollment in the registry
Oscar Monterossa, the lead paramedic during the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
How a simple question — “Can you paint our engine pink?” — led to a powerful campaign for firefighters
Learn what it takes to implement a successful, sustainable in-house therapy dog program
ProTeam Tactical Performance cut the ribbon inside the Fame Fire Co. firehouse, bringing sports-medicine-level care to firefighters, police and EMS
St. Paul Capt. Kyle Bode and Excelsior Firefighter Doug Foote walked nine days from Duluth to the Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Download the app, sync steps daily, and hit 200k/300k goals, with 5,000-step bonus activities, for prize raffles
Sessions at the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy use movement screening, functional strength and recovery work to curb injuries
The national database aims to close the gap in firefighter cancer research
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Discover the benefits of hosting an au pair
The West Metro assistant chief offers insights from firefighter sleep research
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
Webull’s donation will help ResponderStrong build a national behavioral health disaster response for first responders
After Allentown Firefighter Jeff Tomczak died of pancreatic cancer, his wife and IAFF leaders urge legislators to fund comprehensive screenings, remove PFAS from gear and foam and pass bipartisan protections
Researchers have identified four common sleep disturbances experienced by public safety personnel
Discover how firefighters can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control
First responders recovering from a violent attack are best served by counselors with specific training and certification
Plano Fire-Rescue becomes the first in the state to use a 24-hour-on, 72-hour-off shift schedule for its firefighters
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