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
The 38-year-old mural of the three members of Truck 58 had begun to fade and peel
The firefighter, a man in his 30s, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition
Two firefighters were injured during a fire at a Georgetown restaurant
Odessa firefighters share the challenges and rewards that come with the job
Firefighter Kathryn Johnson settled into the normal life of firefighting after two World Cups and the 2016 Olympics
HELP training is a new program offered to houses of worship and religious community groups
Ahead of the new film based on the iconic doll, we look back on Barbie’s multiple roles as a first responder
The 84-year-old New Haven FF died of a heart attack at home the morning after the fire
The Vermillion firefighter was found unresponsive at home after already being treated for being unresponsive during a training
Weatherford Station 4 firefighters find fun competition among other local pickleball teams
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Departments that fail to engage the family in firefighter wellness are missing a powerful tool
One firefighter was injured, nine residents displaced by the fire in Chinatown
Two firefighters were injured in a Brooklyn apartment fire that killed two people
The former first responder shares his personal mental health struggles and urges others to build a support system
One Green Valley VFD firefighter was transported to a hospital by helicopter and the other three firefighters were taken by ambulance
Three Goodwill Fire Co. Station No. 25 FFs were returning from a training exercise in a Ford Explorer when a vehicle hit their vehicle, causing it to travel down an embankment
As a first responder, the unpredictable nature of your work shouldn’t extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations
If your home is not a place where you feel comfortable, consider reevaluating where you are putting all your time and energy
From a mega-flatscreen TV to a novelty fire alarm light switch, check out this starter guide to completing your firefighter basement
Fire service leaders can take action to increase awareness, access and applicability of these potentially lifesaving programs
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- Atlanta bill would cover responders injured when responding to emergencies off-duty
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- Cancer prevention, protection for fire service personnel
- Ohio firefighters build dryer that saves money, helps in cancer fight
- Fireground environment, not turnout gear, provides carcinogen exposure risk