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Looking Back, Looking Ahead at Firefighter Safety

In 2004, more than 200 fire service professionals met in Tampa, Florida, to discuss ways to reduce firefighter line-of-duty deaths. The result of that meeting is what I have been, and will continue, writing about in my columns for FireRescue1, the 16 Life Safety Initiatives. Full Story

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The Health and Wellness topic covers fitness, nutrition and physical preparation for firefighting. On this page, you’ll find tips on exercising around the firehouse, eating right and dealing with the stress. Learn to do proper fire rehab and stay informed about firefighter health to avoid the injuries and illnesses, like heart disease, that are common killers in the fire service.

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Michael Medeiros

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10 Steps for Ensuring Successful Health and Wellness Programs

We see it every day — fire and EMS departments starting up wellness programs to help their members both mitigate injuries and prevent loss of life. But the one thing that continues to evade the progress ... Full Story