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Firefighter Behavioral Health and Wellness

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PTSD and Mental Health a Growing Concern for Firefighters

WebAn International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) poll of 7,000 firefighters conducted in 2018 found that exposure to trauma has led to numerous mental health problems among …

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Impact and Importance of Preventative Health Screenings

WebAssistant Chief, Broward County. This session focused on the importance of preventative health screenings. With cancer being one of the leading causes of …

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Mobile Integrated Health (MIH), The Future of EMS …

WebMobile Integrated Health, or MIH, is a patient centric model being deployed around the country which emphasizes at-home treatment by visiting professionals and/or …

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Heart Attacks and the Health Crisis in the Fire Industry

WebIntense work near hot fires, exposure to carbon monoxide, and other physical stressors increase the likelihood of heart disease, and are par for the course in the fire …

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Prioritizing Firefighter Health: Slotkin Bill Proposes Cancer

WebThe International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), endorsing the Slotkin Bill, acknowledges the daily exposure of firefighters to carcinogens, which poses significant …

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Cancer in the Fire Service a Growing Epidemic

WebEqually as dangerous as the flames themselves are the toxic chemicals emitted during fire emergencies. These chemicals are just as dangerous to the well …

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Firefighter Cardiac Related Deaths

WebHeart attacks are a top concern of firefighters. According to a 2013 study of 478 active-duty firefighters conducted by National Volunteer Fire Council, 73% of …

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Funding for Fire & EMS

WebNo matter your political leanings, the funding included in the American Rescue Plan Act for fire and EMS was long overdue a year into the pandemic. Already …

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Texas Firefighters Need Your Help

WebThank you for being strong supporters of the Firefighters and EMS Fund. You as residents of the great state of Texas have been called upon to support legislation that will benefit …

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Is Firefighter Gear Causing Cancer

WebBoth the Cancer Support Network and International Association of Firefighters have come out and said that cancer is actually the number one cause of …

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Dangers of Outdated Firehouses

WebOne of the most immediate threats if renovations aren’t made might surprise you; mold. Water damage, prolonged humidity, and dampness due to flooding all lead to …

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Fire Department Funding: Where It Goes, and Where It Doesn’t

WebCalifornia and New York, two of the most populous states, were each awarded over $15 million in grants in 2017. These states have 3,332 and 2,297 …

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Suicide: The Leading Cause of Death for Firefighters

WebSuicide: A Leading Cause of Death for Firefighters and EMTs. According to the Ruderman White Paper on Mental Health and Suicide of First Responders, 103 …

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Major Issues Affecting Firefighters in 2019 Firefighter and EMS …

WebTraining and Certification of Firefighters. One issue we discussed was regarding the training and certification of firefighters. Nile Porter, Fire and EMS Fund …

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The Top 3 Critical Issues Facing American Firefighters

WebPeople often forget that firefighters not only risk being injured in fires, they risk prolonged exposure to hazardous smoke, fumes and toxic chemicals. In many …

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Why There is a Volunteer Firefighter Shortage

WebNearly 7 in 10 firefighters in the United States are volunteer firefighters. If you live in almost any small town in America, your local fire department is more than likely …

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Residential Sprinkler Ordinances Critical for Fire Service Professionals

WebOne of the most critical public policy issues facing the fire service today is the implementation and expansion of residential sprinkler ordinances in the states. …

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