When is the last time you evaluated your blood pressure? Have you evaluated your blood pressure after working a fire? Exercise? Resting? What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood … [Read more...]
REDUCE SUGAR INTAKE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Fire Rescue Fitness had a fantastic social media post this week on reducing your sugar intake. How is your sugar intake? When was the last time you evaluated lab work on your sugar levels? Follow FRF for more great fitness and healthy educational tips. "Sugar can be … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that Fire Police Captain Laron Holcomb, with the Ellsworth (Washington County, south of Pittsburgh) Volunteer Fire Department has died in the Line of Duty, following a call. Captain Holcomb had responded to a vehicle crash yesterday (Saturday), cleared the … [Read more...]
LABOR DAY WEEKEND HEART HEALTHY CAMPING/COOKOUT RECIPES – ENJOY
10 HEALTHY, PORTABLE FOODS TO BRING ON YOUR NEXT CAMPING TRIP-LABOR DAY WEEKEND
You never really consider the weight of your food until you need to carry it on your back for a few days. When you’re camping — especially if your excursion involves physical activity — you’ll be happy you did before you set off. If you’re hiking with elevation, for example, … [Read more...]
45 PERCENT OF FIREFIGHTERS’ ON-DUTY DEATHS ARE DUE TO CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS
When firefighters become suddenly incapacitated on the job, it endangers their lives. It may also put other lives at risk as they work to rescue people from burning buildings or douse flames before they spread. Firefighters and emergency responders undoubtedly have dangerous jobs … [Read more...]
SYMPTOMS AND RISK FACTORS FOR ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME
Acute coronary syndrome Overview Acute coronary syndrome is a term used to describe a range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart. One such condition is a heart attack (myocardial infarction) — when cell death results in … [Read more...]
By KHQ Longtime Colfax Fire Chief Jim Krouse, who served as Chief of the Colfax Fire Department for 40 years, and was a volunteer firefighter in Colfax for 52 years, died from an apparent heart attack while fighting a wildfire Saturday afternoon. According to the Colfax … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a White River Township (south of Indy) Paramedic died in the Line of Duty Monday during physical fitness training. Kyle Martincic had a “medical emergency” during the routine training. Fellow White River Township Fire Department Paramedics, Firefighters … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that Jacksonville (Florida) Fire Rescue Lt. Mario Moya, a 17-year veteran of the department, has died in the Line of Duty from COVID-19. JFRD Lt. Mario J. Moya of Rescue-42-B, age 51, leaves behind his wife and three children. It’s not clear how long Lt. … [Read more...]