Safety & Health

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EMS mental health calls social worker assistance Megan Funk
Megan Funk shares ways that EMS can access social workers to reduce the strain on responders in regard to mental health calls.
Jan. 20, 2026
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With the move to four shifts, fire departments need to prepare for the addition of firefighters requiring storage lockers and space, kitchen appliances and more, as firefighters work to find a healthier lifestyle.
Jan. 20, 2026
Detroit Fire Department
Detroit firefighter Patrick Trout, 47, died on Jan. 5 after working a shift.
Jan. 19, 2026
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Firefighter Caleb Halvorson was severely burned in September when a garage roof collapsed on him. The city’s worker’s compensation program initially denied coverage of a machine meant to aid in the recovery of Halvorson’s knee, but public outcry changed that decision.
Jan. 18, 2026
Avon Volunteer Fire Department David Theriault succumbed to occupational cancer at age 48.
Jan. 18, 2026
Firefighter falls through floor at house fire
Jan. 16, 2026
New report finds Plainville firefighter died after being pinned by hose, valve falling on his hea
Jan. 16, 2026
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The Fire Service Scoop: Industry News Updates
Jan. 16, 2026
Photo courtesy of David Nadeau
What the author suspected was a worsening of pneumonia actually were symptoms of a “widow maker,” or a severe blockage in his left anterior descending artery of the heart. In retrospect, he wishes that he had paid attention to signs of his failing health and took the advice of a friend who works at a hospital to set up an appointment for a Coronary Artery Calcium test.
Jan. 16, 2026

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