Firefighters flex their muscles during a bodybuilding competition as part of this year's firefighting skills contest at the National Fire Service Academy in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, central ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids firefighter Mick Wightman has been putting his strength to the test outside of his work, competing in bodybuilding competitions across the country. In October, Wightman won ...

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 ...

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 ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched its 2026 Safety Stand Down campaign with a renewed focus on firefighter health and wellness, highlighting the growing connection between ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — This Saturday, Little Rock is set to host a unique health fair that combines fitness and community spirit, all while honoring a local hero. The event, organized by the ...

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 ...