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.
Andrew Klein details the terrifying fire that changed his life, plus how he’s managing his mental health
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Alexandria officials say morale and recruitment have improved since the department reduced firefighters’ average workweek, with additional staffing gains and a 46-hour schedule planned by 2028
A year after two battalion chiefs were killed in an ambush on Canfield Mountain, firefighters, families and the community gathered to honor their lives
Charlotte firefighters have relocated from Station 26 while crews tackle an extensive mold problem
Greenville firefighters with at least five years of service will receive annual occupational cancer screenings at no cost
Legislation would make Connecticut the first state to establish a comprehensive, prevention-focused cancer program for the fire service
Whether you’re a new firefighter or a seasoned chief officer, these Better Every Shift-approved books offer insights to help you lead better, think sharper and perform at your best
Firefighter safety must go beyond the fireground, with cardiac health, roadway risks, fitness and wellness taking center stage in efforts to prevent LODDs
The Flint City Council approved funding to remodel kitchens at two fire stations to support firefighter well-being
The cancer research initiative collects firefighter health and exposure data to better understand cancer risks
The First Responder Center for Excellence and the University of Iowa are developing free online wellness modules to help first responders build coping skills and recognize when stress becomes distress
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Dr. Bita Shahidi shares a simple mobility reset to help firefighters reduce pain, prevent injuries and protect their quality of life after the job
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You speak, we’re listening: Finances are crucial to your health and wellness
Through a new partnership with the NVFC, DripDrop Hydration will donate 200,000 electrolyte drink mix sticks to volunteer fire departments to help firefighters stay hydrated
NERIS lead developer Craig Weinschenk addresses questions and misconceptions surrounding the system — and how the team is working to improve it every day
Station design is no longer just about housing apparatus. It is about supporting the people who respond from it.
Research shows firefighters develop PTSD at the same rate as military veterans, and are more likely to abuse alcohol more than the general public
Simple ways to support firefighter behavioral health following a potentially traumatic event
City leaders are pushing for funding to determine when officials first knew Ground Zero air quality was dangerous and to release records tied to post-9/11 exposure risks
Summarizing the primary treatments currently being used to treat firefighters experiencing PTSD
We can’t control the schedule, but we can follow a realistic recovery plan to protect our sleep, regulate our hormones and reduce chronic fatigue
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