Fitness & Health
Areas of focus included preparing for wildfire and WUI events, managing lithium battery fires, and new approaches to firefighter health and wellness
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Understand how the experiences you have as a first responder can shape your relationships with your family
Amid a whiplash of staffing changes, several NIOSH employees received a notice labeled “Recession of Previous Notice of Reduction in Force”
Understand why first responders struggle to recognize their stress and how Tactical Brain Training builds emotional awareness and resilience
First responders face significantly higher risks of mental health challenges due to the intense stress and repeated trauma of their work, warns therapist Dr. Brendan Guarino
Discover top pet care solutions that keep your pets safe and comfortable while you’re on duty
You’ve got the requisite emergency response training, but do you have the knowledge to survive a lawsuit?
Learn the full history of firefighter decon, from dirty gear to modern-day protocols that save lives
The data on how often firefighters divorce may surprise you, and it offers three interesting takeaways
Celebrate holidays, graduations, promotions and more with these gifts firefighters will love
While completing fire academy training is a rigorous challenge that’s not for everyone, it’s a necessity if you want to enter the rewarding field of firefighting
COMPLETE COVERAGE
When work defines your entire existence, it’s easy to neglect physical and mental health and lose the opportunity to grow as a person
New performance metrics in NFPA 1970 are prompting departments to rethink how they balance protection, comfort and long-term wearability
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
One study shows that injuries for firefighters working 48-hour shifts are highest during the second day of the shift
Learn what it takes to implement a successful, sustainable in-house therapy dog program
With wildfires growing more frequent and toxic exposure a deadly risk, the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act aims to support firefighters facing heightened cancer rates
Free cancer screening in response to recent legislation will help detect cancer in approximately 900 firefighters every two years
Read the first five practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you stay sharp, resilient, and in control — no matter what the job throws at you
Ashland’s Central Station crew, led by Battalion Chief Jarrod Duncan, embodies relentless dedication, daily training, and a deep sense of duty
The habit? Working out with your dog in ways that support movement, recovery and routine
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