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.
Lift more weight while reducing back pain: A guide on using weightlifting belts for first responders
Weightlifting belts that are properly fitted to the lifter can add extra support for the lower back and improve lifting performance
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DEA proposal would make marijuana a Schedule III drug but not make it legal for recreational use
CalRx’s Naloxone Access Initiative will purchase 3.2M twin packs of the drug at half the market price
Show your pet’s public safety pride with these pet sweaters, tags and costumes
Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living
A fire in a Brooklyn supermarket quickly extended into residential structures
Take charge of your health with these helpful kitchen tools for better nutrition
Yuba City Firefighter Chase Kennedy grew up visiting his father’s firehouse
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Eight Spokane firefighters were inside when the roof of the US Bank building collapsed
This unique cardiac and metabolic screening program, specifically designed for the heart health of first responders, is now available to individuals
Ogdensburg officials anticipate overtime costs estimated at almost $300K
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Access free assistance during the process for AFG grants concerning exhaust removal equipment.
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
A detailed look at what we know about female firefighters’ on-the-job experiences and health impacts
Science to the Station has created an environment where change-makers can converge to support each other – and the greater fire service
Denver’s Deputy Director of Safety noted the assistant chief violated department policies including possession of firearms on city property
Save on top brands in tactical gear, fitness equipment and tech essentials you trust on and off duty
Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle
The Center for Firefighter Safety, Health and Well-being will be a consolidation of research on the risks firefighters face
“There was no other reason for me to get screened,” the Chicopee captain said about the occupational risk
The resource highlights five pitfalls that firefighters should avoid in order to protect their mental health and strengthen their family and social connections
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