Portugal’s firefighters, who often work odd hours and stay awake for long stretches, are showing worrying signs of sleep problems. A national research project collected data from more than 1, 800 active firemen and women to see how common sleepiness and breathing pauses during sleep are in this grou
Portland has just made a big move to support local arts. The City Council voted to make large entertainment venues chip in a small portion of their ticket sales. This money will go into a special fund to help out local artists and small venues. The new rule applies to places that can hold over 2, 0
In Epsom, New Hampshire, a late-night fire sparked a swift response from multiple fire departments. It was a Friday night when the first reports of smoke came in from the Eames Insurance Services building on Dover Road. The call came just after 9 p. m. The first responders to arrive were the police,
Firefighters are known for their strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork. Yet, the overall health culture within their organizations is often overlooked. A recent study set out to change that by creating a tool to measure this aspect of firefighter life. The tool, with 34 questions, was designed to
The skies above Minnesota are filled with smoke. Three huge wildfires are burning out of control north of Duluth. The National Weather Service has warned that the conditions are near critical for more fires. These blazes are not alone. Canada's Manitoba and Ontario provinces are also grappling w
A blaze erupted on the roof of a cancer treatment facility in Somerville on Mother's Day. The fire started at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset's Steeplechase Cancer Center. The Somerville Fire Department responded to the call and found the fire burning in a 20x20 area under an a
The outskirts of Jerusalem are currently under siege from wildfires that have been raging for two days straight. These fires are some of the most intense the country has seen in a while. The situation is critical, as strong winds are expected to hit later in the day, which could make things much wor
In the heart of Long Island, a fierce battle unfolded between firefighters and a relentless brush fire. The fire, which had been raging through the Pine Barrens region, was finally brought under control on a Sunday. This was not the end of the story, however. High winds, gusting up to 30 mph, posed
The Carolinas faced a challenging Sunday as wildfires raged across the region. Dry, windy conditions made it tough for firefighters to control the blazes. The Carolina Forest Fire, near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, grew rapidly, doubling in size overnight to 1, 200 acres. Officials had to issue
We all know that not getting enough sleep can make our brains feel foggy. But what about our physical performance? Scientists decided to dive into this question, focusing on high-intensity endurance tasks. Think of jobs like firefighting where both body and mind need to be sharp. They studied brain
