Fire departments nationwide focused on their health and wellness during National Firefighter Health Week on August 17-21. Many departments and emergency organizations conducted special activities and events corresponding with the week’s daily topics, which highlighted issues such as mental/behavioral health, heart-health, and fitness and nutrition.

 

Did you or your department organize events or participate in activities to focus on your health during National Firefighter Health Week? Send your story to the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program! Tell us about your National Firefighter Health Week experiences and any plans you have to continue to keep it strong all year long. Your story may be featured online or in a future issue of the Heart-Healthy Firefighter E-news. Help inspire the thousands of other emergency responders out there to become heart-healthy - submit your story today.