Fitness & Health
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers will study the cumulative effects of harmful exposures, workplace violence, injuries and psychological stress on firefighters and EMS providers
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A multi-disciplinary team of researchers will study the cumulative effects of harmful exposures, workplace violence, injuries and psychological stress on firefighters and EMS providers
Some of the biggest threats to agency readiness build quietly surfacing only when they begin to affect performance, retention and critical decisions
When call volume is relentless, these 5-15 minute resets fit inside real workflows — helping EMTs and paramedics lower stress, stay present and carry less from call to call
Marking anniversaries, like 9/11, is important for honoring those experiences and carrying forward the lessons learned
FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito recounts FDNY’s devastating losses, the decisions that saved thousands of lives and why honoring 9/11 means preparing the next generation to meet the moment
The three-mile Strength to Serve Challenge features 30 firefighter, EMS, police and 911-inspired obstacles, including hose hauls, victim drags, CPR and extrication tools
FDNY researchers are seeking federal coverage for cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and other conditions as firefighters and EMS members exposed to Ground Zero toxins age
Rear Admiral Lisa Delaney discusses eligibility, covered conditions and why some responders are only now seeking care
Specially trained Critical Incident Stress K-9s are helping first responders process traumatic calls, reduce stress and open up during peer-support debriefings
Christopher Carroll pleaded guilty to three counts after prosecutors accused him of contaminating coworkers’ food and Baltimore County property
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