Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Lorain Firefighter Dan McBennet ran the Antarctic Ice Marathon in 2024 on his 49th birthday
“Chief Mooney,” a trained golden retriever, has joined St. Tammany Fire District No. 1 to help ease the stress from traumatic calls
With the new “1323" schedule, the Charleston Fire Department addressed health concerns with maintaining the 56-hour workweek
During Memorial Day weekend many retailers kick-off the summer with deals and discounts
Areas of focus included preparing for wildfire and WUI events, managing lithium battery fires, and new approaches to firefighter health and wellness
The road to PFAS-free PPE is paved with good intentions but full of unknowns
Scrolling can’t save you — but a conversation might
Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental wellbeing
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”
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Gordon Graham says the time to think about hydration is now, not when you are immersed in an exhausting activity
Dr. Kenny Fent, NFR team lead, details this massive project to better understand occupational cancer among firefighters
Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine talks Safety Stand Down resources to share with your crew, plus managing “sticky” traumatic event memories
Understand why first responders struggle to recognize their stress and how Tactical Brain Training builds emotional awareness and resilience
When work defines your entire existence, it’s easy to neglect physical and mental health and lose the opportunity to grow as a person
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
New performance metrics in NFPA 1970 are prompting departments to rethink how they balance protection, comfort and long-term wearability
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
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