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 ...

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 ...

How does a full-time firefighter also compete as a professional Strongman? For Doug Hardtke, it all comes down to a ...

Photo courtesy Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department PIO. For firefighters, when the tones drop, there is no warm-up, no easing into the situation, and no room for performance to suffer from fatigue.

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 ...

The Annual campaign, set for June 14–20, will focus on physical fitness, health, and long-term readiness for fire and emergency personnel. “Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life” has been ...

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 ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As the Indy 500 approaches, Firefighter Tim is promoting an upper body workout inspired by the race, aiming to help participants build lean muscle and perform better. The workout ...

Need a quick workout to get in before the race on Sunday? Firefighter Tim has a 500-second workout inspired by the Indy 500. Each workout is 60 seconds except for the final workout which is 20 seconds ...

Safety Stand Down 2026 emphasizes the importance of physical fitness for responders, focusing on fundamentals, sustainable strategies and long-term health to reduce injuries and fatalities.