Therapy and crisis support are essential, but fewer firefighters would need them if more effort was put into building ...

A lot of towns are in crisis because over the last 10 to 15 years many have moved away from good benefits and a pension.” ...

Firefighters are regularly exposed to toxins and chemicals that affect their physical and mental health, problems compounded by stress and irregular sleep. NIOSH research found that firefighters ...

While visiting Erie and the Erie Fire Department on April 24, Gov. Josh Shapiro discussed three parts of his proposed budget ...

The union is also asking for work-related physicals annually for all firefighters and stress tests for those who need it. “This is pretty standard across the fire service. It just doesn’t ...

Sherwood died from a heart attack that was caused by stress or overexertion, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Sherwood will be one of 140 firefighters honored at the National Fallen ...

The city’s retirement board allegedly claimed that the treatment Franchina was subjected to — which left her with post-traumatic stress disorder — was no different than what any firefighter ...

Volunteer firefighters make up the majority of firefighters ... “It is a tough business,” he said. “It is the stress of what we do and the things that we see.” Fire officials said the ...

Jo soon launched the 'Chip Terry Fund' to help first responders and their families get help, offering resources, emotional support, and funding towards a revolutionary shot called a stellate ganglion ...

With the proposed budget, Shapiro aims to make investments in new equipment, ensure firefighters are compensated for Post Traumatic Stress Injury, make investments in the 911 emergency call system ...