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History of fire department health and wellness …

Web ResultPrograms, initiatives, standards and resources have been put forward in the last 30 years to improve firefighter health and to decrease death and injury. Health and wellness programs …

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My journey back to health following a painful ‘a-ha’ …

Web ResultChest (large muscle), 3 sets each press, incline, decline 15, 12, 8 reps. Biceps (small muscle), 3 sets dumbbell, cable/bar curl, hammer curls same reps. Tuesday. Treadmill/Elliptical, 30 to …

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What do the NFPA 1582 physical fitness requirements say

Web ResultFirefighting is a job that requires extraordinary mental and physical fitness. NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical …

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The Healthy 10: How to define a healthy firefighter

Web ResultSo often we focus on the physical appearance to define health, but health is a multifaceted, complex interaction among several factors. During this …

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Sleep disruption, shift work threatens firefighter health

Web Result1. Most shift work has a negative effect on sleep quality and sleep duration, particularly those personnel who work early morning or night shifts. 2. …

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Analyzing the pandemic’s impact on fire and EMS personnel

Web ResultBy Victoria Gallogly. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders underwent a transformation of work to mitigate the spread of this …

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How to build fire-based community health care programs

Web ResultChief Seals the power of the patch plays a big part in the success of mobile integrated health care programs in a fire-based EMS world. “These …

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Physical and mental benefits of cold water therapy for

Web ResultSome of the most recognized and researched cold therapy mental benefits are stress reduction, reduced cortisol levels, mood enhancement and …

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Miami Fire Rescue opens wellness center in effort to detect, treat

Web ResultMIAMI — A new health and wellness center for firefighters has opened as part of Miami Fire Rescue’s efforts to curb, detect and treat cancer, post …

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Texas fire dept. exploring options for enhanced cancer screenings

Web ResultHowever, the department is still seeking options for enhanced cancer screenings for firefighters as cancer becomes more prevalent in the profession. …

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How to start a health and wellness program with Boston EMS

Web Result2. Customize training to individual fitness levels. As with any group, Boston EMS members’ abilities and strengths vary. As a CrossFit instructor, …

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‘No one was tracking firefighter suicides’: Launching the FFBHA

Web ResultFFBHA is also working to collect validated, confidential data about firefighter suicide going all the way back to 1877, but mostly focused on …

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Lawmakers in 4 states introduce firefighter cancer

Web ResultVirginia, Nebraska, Connecticut and Mississippi could change how the benefits are paid or which diagnoses are covered. RICHMOND, Va. — …

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‘Small Bites’: A tactical and strategic approach to first responder

Web ResultEndorsed by IAFF Local 385 in Omaha, Nebraska, the Small Bites program aims to tackle challenging topics such as mental health/suicide, diversity …

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How to develop a fire department behavioral health access program

Web ResultFirst Responder Wellness Week Day 3: Sweet or salty on-shift craving crushers. First Responder Wellness Week Day 2: The power of peer …

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Ketamine use: What firefighter-medics can learn from the

Web ResultKetamine is a useful medication, but it’s important to remember that it is only one tool in the toolbox. 3. Every one of us is a PIO. We have been trained …

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Lawsuit: NY FF disclosed patient's medical information at party

Web ResultJake Szymanski said in a lawsuit against Bellevue Fire Department this week that one of the department’s first responders revealed “personal and …

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How to secure wellness and fitness AFG funding

Web ResultBe open and available to all agency members. Have mandatory participation. Use and implement physical agility evaluations for candidates. Have …

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S.C. city passes COVID hazard pay for first responders

Web ResultAccording to county records, about 1,470 employees will receive the one-time stipend, and the total amount paid will be about $6.9 million. Some …

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Why we created First Responder Wellness Week

Web ResultA week of acknowledgment. During First Responder Wellness Week, first responders will have access to resources such as mental health support, …

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SALT vs. START: Prehospital MCI triage

Web ResultShort for Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment, the START protocol categorizes patients into four priority groups within a 30-60 second assessment. …

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Seattle launches 2nd FF-EMT/social worker team

Web ResultAt the time, 42% of the Fire Department’s medical calls were non-emergency in nature, and many of those were related to homelessness, mental …

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