Officials say 48 firefighters from 16 departments took part in the training, where crews drafted water from nearby ponds and ...

A pop or two could be heard. And there was sweat. Oh, yes. Lots of sweat. In other words, it was a success. On Thursday morning, 17 members of the Naperville Fire Department gathered in a dimly lit ...

Firefighting is a physically and mentally demanding profession that requires individuals to perform under intense conditions, often while managing high levels of cognitive and physical stress. The ...

Some Fargo firefighters are upset with a new plan that would require them to pass an annual physical fitness test to remain employed. The rigors of the test have not been finalized, but likely will be ...

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 ...

It was a bit like kids on Christmas morning as Upper Pine firefighters tried out new exercise equipment at the Forest Lakes station on Dec. 17. They tossed a big padded ball around and caught it, ...

ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) - According to the Assistant Chief of Stevens Point Fire Department physical health is important to keep up with for performance on the job. His belief coincides with the article ...

As St. Paul firefighters stood facing retired Deputy Fire Chief Tom McDonough, he told them how important their support is for him and his family. Wednesday marked two years since the death of his son ...

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 ...