There's arguably no one who needs to be in better shape than first responders. Firefighters, in particular, spend days scaling buildings, climbing stairs, and running head-first into raging fires, all ...

When most people think about physical fitness training, they picture a 60-minute block of structured exercise: changing into workout clothing, warming up, lifting weights, or conducting a cardio ...

In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, hosts Angie Bishop and Chris Marella sit down with Roy Smalley to discuss the impactful article he wrote for Firefighter Nation. Smalley dives into the ...

Over the past year, Napa’s firefighters have expanded their daily fitness program, incorporating core, endurance and flexibility exercises in an effort to prevent injuries. The daily morning group ...

On August 22 and 23, the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE) hosted a highly successful two-day Functional Fitness and Wellness workshop at the iconic FDNY Fire Academy. There were attendees ...

The Twin Cities Female Firefighter Fitness program, or TCF 3, is helping women prepare for careers in the fire service by training them to meet the physical fitness requirements. Twice a month, women ...

RITFIT, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, believes that when fitness meets service, something powerful happens. This fitness brand has fast become a force for good in the wellness space and ...

When firefighters age, their speed and functional abilities decline. However, not all aging is equal, and not all decline is linear. Many U.S. fire departments are ill-equipped to support firefighters ...

KANNAPOLIS — Firefighters are subjected to physically challenging situations daily, and to become a firefighter in North Carolina, applicants must pass a physical agility test that includes, among ...