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.
Rescue crews endured freezing waters, jet fuel exposure and trauma while recovering victims from the Potomac River
FITNESS IN FOCUS
A Rural Metro Fire Department recruit’s condition worsened after becoming ill during training
The deaths of two people in the flooding have led first responders to talk about the losses and grief
Slinger firefighters were getting ready to respond to a call when they noticed a member lost consciousness
Smartphone health app users are more active, sleep better and eat healthier according to a new study
Adopt a Firefighter is working to fund cancer detection among firefighters in three cities
The Austin Firefighters Association is pushing for changes in staffing and additional resources to deal with stress after the deaths of fellow firefighters
From paddles to wall trainers, here’s everything newcomers need to get started
The SERVPRO Firefighter Challenge League showcases the strength and readiness of the firefighters from around the world
Top picks for a reliable timepiece that can stand up to the harsh conditions you encounter as a first responder
Nashua Fire Rescue Lt. Jessica Wyman served the department for 26 years
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Seaside Fire & Rescue’s renovation included a new laundry area for PPE decon and individual gear storage
Not getting adequate, quality rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
Americans predict that cutting out processed foods, healthy aging and improving gut health will be the top three health trends in 2025, according to a study
When you avoid processing your most challenging calls, you don’t get better or even stay the same; you get worse
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
The Kern County Fire Department will use the money to reduce exposure to cancer-causing materials and to support the department’s critical incident stress management program
Does your estate plan include an advanced directive?
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
Dr. Matthew Walker’s book puts the power of sleep into perspective for all first responders who struggle to sleep
How fire departments can better educate members about mental health conditions in order to identify issues and seek help early
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