Wellness and Fitness

Feb 20, 2026
How fire fighters can lower their risk of a heart attack on duty

Regular physical exams, advanced cardiac screening, fitness, and sleep play a critical role in prevention.

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Sep 4, 2025
St. Paul fitness program helps women prepare for fire service jobs

With support from St. Paul, MN Local 21 and guidance from the IAFF’s Fit to Thrive (F2T) program, Twin Cities Female Firefighter Fitness (TCF3) prepares women for the physical demands of the fire service.

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Aug 5, 2025
Feeling sleep deprived? Help is on the horizon.

It’s no secret that fire fighters aren’t getting enough sleep. But is it a job hazard that they all just have to live with? We share with you the latest research and some potential mitigation techniques.

Behavioral Health

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Feb 18, 2025
3 tips to get heart healthy this month

Fire fighters are at elevated risk for heart disease due to on-the-job stress and exposures. But they can reduce risk by maintaining three healthy habits.

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Dec 21, 2024
Michigan fire fighter inspires others to embrace creative outlets for mental health

Romulus Local 4126 President John Thiede uses his love of acting to raise awareness about behavioral health in the fire service.

Behavioral Health

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Nov 26, 2024
Supporting men’s health in the fire service for Movember

This November, fire fighters across Canada and the U.S. are growing mustaches to support Movember, a global initiative focused on men’s health and well-being.

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Nov 20, 2024
IAFF, chiefs look to revamp Wellness-Fitness Initiative

Members of the Wellness-Fitness Initiative Task Force met in Washington, D.C., to discuss the future of the initiative and how to make it more accessible to those who need it.

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Nov 6, 2024
IAFF Center of Excellence alumni share powerful message on mental health: ‘You are not alone.’

Alumni from the IAFF Center of Excellence share their experiences with the program.

Behavioral Health

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Oct 11, 2024
NIOSH’s new health and safety initiative will boost fire fighter protections

A new initiative focusing on keeping fire fighters safe from the hazards of the job is up and running.

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Oct 3, 2024
NY State fire fighter takes on 52-mile challenge to raise mental health awareness

Local 2393 fire fighter takes on the Fifty2 End Stigma challenge to raise awareness and counter stigma around mental health in the fire service.

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