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The State of Fitness in the Fire Service

WEBPhoto by Glen Ellman. Firefighters participate in morning workouts at Firehouse Expo 2017. Over the past 10 years, the fire service has taken increasing notice of the …

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Firefighter Suicide and the Link to Burnout and Lack of Meaning

WEBHealth & Wellness: Firefighter Suicide and the Link to Burnout and Lack of Meaning. April 17, 2024. Matt Coffey tells why the results of a 2022 survey of 253 …

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Creating a Health & Wellness Program for Your Department

WEBImplementing a well-thought-out health and wellness program that considers all aspects of a firefighter’s well-being is the first step toward supporting long-lasting …

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Health & Wellness: 6 Tips to Being a Fit Firefighter in 2019

WEBLead by example to be the healthy and fit firefighter on your crew. Here are six actions to get you started. 1. Stay hydrated. Around most firehouses, the day and the shift usually …

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High-Intensity Functional Fitness is Best for Firefighters

WEBThe responsibilities in a firefighter's line of work include many dangerous situations. Racing towards a raging fire rather than away from it takes some serious …

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How Public Health & EMS Are Merging Firehouse

WEBEMS. How Public Health & EMS Are Merging. Oct. 18, 2021. Jim Davis' report on the Fort Worth, TX, Fire Department's increasing collaboration with local public …

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Firefighter Health & Wellness Firehouse

WEBDepartments opened their wellness initiatives to more than 1,700 of their respective city’s firefighters. On-site teams of healthcare professionals included a …

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The Foundation of Firefighter Wellness: Sleep Firehouse

WEBRestful Mornings for the Firefighter. After waking, go outside and get some morning sunlight (5–10 minutes). Choose coffee or a morning workout within the first …

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The Long Journey to a Healthier Fire Service Firehouse

WEBYes, it was a long journey to implement a physically and mentally healthier environment in fire stations for firefighters. Why would some firefighters push back on …

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COVID-Related Stressors' Impact on Fire Service Members

WEBThe number one COVID-related stressor impacting fire service personnel is the negative impact on station culture. Station culture is an essential component of a …

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COVID-19: First Responders Caught in the Pandemic

WEBChicago firefighter Edward Singleton. Chicago firefighter Edward Singleton, 55, died from COVID-19 on April 14, becoming the second member of the department to …

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Skin Cancer and Firefighters: How to Best Protect Ourselves

WEBRemember, sun exposure that’s accumulated over time also might cause skin cancer. Wear sunscreen all year round, even on cloudy days. Use a broad-spectrum …

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Creating a Fire Department Behavioral Health Program Firehouse

WEBHealth & Wellness: Creating a Behavioral Health Program. Feb. 6, 2023. Dr. Derrick Edwards explains how departments that are deterred over concerns about …

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The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation for Emergency Workers

WEBDavid Peterson explains why sleep deprivation may be the most significant threat to EMS and firefighter health and safety in the future.

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Firefighter Peer Support

WEBThe peer support model engages firefighters in five areas that make it effective for getting firefighters behavioral health assistance: 1. Peer support teams …

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NFPA: Cardiac Issues Still Top Killer of Firefighters

WEBLast year, 96 firefighters died on duty across the United States. Of those who died last year, 51 were volunteers, 38 career, six contractors and one full-time federal …

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Technology to Aid the Fire Service Firehouse

WEBDownload the full PDF SMARTER: Advancing Health-Related Technology here. The fire service is experiencing changes on multiple fronts. Gone are the days …

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The Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference 2023 Returns to OH

WEB[Dayton, Ohio 9/8/2023] — The Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference is thrilled to announce its triumphant return for 2023. This must-a􀆩end event is scheduled to take …

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HIPAA Update: 7 Points Fire Departments and EMS Providers

WEBFire departments and EMS providers must be at the 405 (d) table to ensure that their concerns and needs are addressed fully. Although firefighters and EMS …

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New Jersey Town Buries Fallen Firefighter Firehouse

WEBNorth Bergen, N.J.--He signed his name with deliberate swirls and flourishes, pronounced his catchphrase, "Smarten up!" with a nasal twang and loved his …

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Retired North Bergen, New Jersey Firefighter Killed in

WEBNORTH BERGEN, NJ -- Police shot and killed a retired township fire captain late Monday night when he pointed a hunting rifle at them after a five-hour standoff, …

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Lincoln, NH, Firefighters Battled Building Fire Firehouse

WEBFirefighters reported the cause of the Main Street building that housed Udderly Delicious is under investigation. Firefighters battled a structure fire on Main …

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Bangor, ME, Firefighters Rescue Two from Fire Firehouse

WEBApril 28, 2024. Firefighters, who saw heavy fire and smoke showing from the house, went inside to help the residents. Firehouse.com News. Bangor firefighters …

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New Jersey Fire Official Stabbed Man, Police Say Firehouse

WEBUNION CITY - City Fire Official Louis Miranda was arrested Sunday and charged with aggravated assault in connection with the stabbing of his estranged wife's …

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Six-Alarm Fire Rips Through Abandoned Furniture Factory in

WEBEureka Fire Chief Todd Gibney called the blaze "the largest in our history." A massive six-alarm fire that ripped through a abandoned furniture factory and warehouse …

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Evacuations Remain Near Fiery Derailment near New Mexico

WEBEvacuations have been reduced in the area of a train derailment and fire near the New Mexico-Arizona border. The train was carrying gasoline and non-odor …

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