FlashoverTV - Health & Wellness

Final Plea from Dying 9/11 Firefighter

FR1video — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:45:06 GMT

FDNY Firefighter John McNamara, who spent 500 hours in the rescue and recovery effort at the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks, died of colon cancer last month. Just a few months before his death, he spoke from his hospital bed to urge Congress to pass the James Zadroga bill to help those responders, recovery workers, residents, and returning workers to get health care for illnesses caused by 9/11 toxic exposures.

Volunteer Firefighters Take It Off

FR1video — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:23:05 GMT

News clip on a program that is encouraging volunteer firefighters to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Kettlebell Exercise for Firefighters

ftabrizi — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:39:51 GMT

In a clip from the The Art of Strength: Firepower Kettlebells Training Video, Lt. Anthony Grokaitis, of the Worcester, Mass., Fire Department, presents a Kettlebell Exercise. Visit ArtofStrength.com for more details on the program.

Firefighter CO Safety Net

NMAC — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:14:39 GMT

Information for firefighters on risks and prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning www.COSafetyNet.org

Mental Health Issues for Firefighters and Their Families

Stebro8 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:05:32 GMT

Clip highlights the mental health issues that exist for firefighters and their families

"Engine 2 Diet" author Rip Esselstyn on The Today Show

nekton — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:43:19 GMT

Firefighter turned author Rip Esselstyn goes on The Today Show to talk about his just released soon to be best seller book, "The Engine 2 Diet."

Insane firefighter workout wearing PPE

nekton — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:33:17 GMT

The Crossfit workout called the "Fran" is an insanely difficult exercise done by a firefighter with his mask on. Consists of 21 95lb thrusters and pull-ups, 15 thrusters and pull-ups and finally 9 thrusters and pull-ups.

Importance of Seatbelts

rmroz — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:58:20 GMT

Some firefighters think it's better to not wear a seatbelt while en route. Here's why they are wrong.

Firehouse Circuit Workout - Part 1

hooknlauer — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:44:34 GMT

Drills that are easy to set up around the firehouse.

Slosh Pipe Training

hooknlauer — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:44:33 GMT

Cool workout using a pvc pipe filled with water. Came from http://www.sloshpipetraining.com/.

Hose Drag Workout

trx5923 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:51:20 GMT

Firefighter CrossFit training by dragging hoses.

Boston Stair Climb

hooknlauer — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:45:51 GMT

Following the Boston FD as they prepare for fundraiser stair climb

Hammer Training

trx5923 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:41:14 GMT

Lion TotalCare - Advanced Inspection Guide

ftabrizi — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:26:19 GMT

Guide from Lion TotalCare on performing advanced inspections of turnout gear.

Mass. Fitness Test

sffdldy — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:55:39 GMT

A news story about the new physical fitness testing required in Massachusetts.

First Aid Tips: How to Treat Blisters

trx5923 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:42:53 GMT

Don't pop them -- use lavender oil

First Aid Tips: Treating Heat Exhaustion

trx5923 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:42:53 GMT

Savannah Fire CPAT Training Video, Part 4

hollaback18 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:06:27 GMT

CPAT preparation and training exercises are demonstrated in this 4 part video from Savannah Fire Dept.

Savannah Fire CPAT Training Video, Part 3

hollaback18 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:06:24 GMT

CPAT preparation and training exercises are demonstrated in this 4 part video from Savannah Fire Dept.

Savannah Fire CPAT Training Video, Part 2

hollaback18 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:06:22 GMT

CPAT preparation and training exercises are demonstrated in this 4 part video from Savannah Fire Dept.

Healthy Firefighter Chef in Action

hollaback18 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:06:13 GMT

Joe Bonnano is Host of Engine House Recipes and the author of the Healthy Firefighter Cookbook.

Cooking with fire

hollaback18 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:02:24 GMT

Warren Firefighter/chef Ron Laszcak from Fire Station 6 cooks up a new recipe for TV Warren Viewers to try at home.

CPAT preparation and training exercises

JosephJ — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:15:59 GMT

Clip from the Savannah Fire Dept. of CPAT preparation and training exercises

Fitness Around the Firehouse

sffdldy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:34:55 GMT

Easy exercises you can do around the firehouse

Cancer Causing Fire ***ants

sffdldy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:34:55 GMT

Speech about the dangers of cancer-causing ***ants to firefighters.

Wounded Warrior: a firefighter's story

sffdldy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:45:09 GMT

Fit to Fight Relay

sffdldy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:56:13 GMT

The 6th Annual Fit To Fight Firefighter Relay (www.fittofight.us). This is an annual relay that covers 75 miles from Atlanta, Ga to Forsyth, Ga. Different departments from around the country participate in a competition in order to raise awareness for firefighter health and safety.

Firefighter Cancer Support Network

hollaback18 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:15:56 GMT

A well done video about the firefighter cancer support network.

Workout in Firefighting Gear

hooknlauer — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:37:24 GMT

A firefighter completes the "Fran" workout in gear. Next time, he says, with SCBA.

Rescue 911 "Firefighter Heart Attack" Part 2

sffdldy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:01:22 GMT

2nd half of Rescue 911's dramatization of a firefighter having a heart attack while responding.

Rescue 911 "Firefighter Heart Attack" Part 1

sffdldy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:00:41 GMT

Rescue 911 dramatizes a real incident in which a firefighter had a heart attack during a response. Touching interviews with his crew.

Extreme Heat Emergencies

engine13bombero — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:23:10 GMT

Most heat related illnesses are not life threatening, with the exception of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The signs, symptoms and treatments of a variety of heat related illnesses are reviewed in this segment.

Helitack fitness

axeman15 — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 11:53:46 GMT

This video displays parts of the Alberta Helitack fitness requirements.

UNICUS heat workout for firefighters

axeman15 — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 11:28:38 GMT

This is a sample workout from the UNICUS Fitness HEAT Workout, the most comprehensive workouts designed specifically for Firefighters, Police Officers and Homeland Security.