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Behavioral Health

WEBPartnering with Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), a leader in behavioral healthcare management, the IAFF Center of Excellence is staffed by a highly experienced and …

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Wellness & Fitness

WEBWellness & Fitness. Your health and fitness are essential for your work and your life, so we urge you to explore our wellness and fitness programs. You can learn about the …

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Presumptive Health Initiative

WEBClick the disease or condition heading of interest to view more information by state or province. Once expanded, click the desired state or province name to access more information about the disease or condition category for that region. Click here to download a chart of presumptive disability laws by state and province. Heart Disease.

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Legislation Providing Mental Health Resources to First

WEBThe U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 1646, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act by voice vote. Introduced in 2019 by Representative Ami Bera (D-CA), this high-priority legislation for the IAFF addresses the real need for increased mental health resources within the fire service. “This IAFF is …

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Wellness-Fitness Initiative

WEBThe ultimate goal of the Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative is to improve the quality of life for all fire fighters. The participating departments on the …

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Safety and Health Overview Brief

WEBDepartment of Occupational Health and Safety. The Department currently provides an array of services and programs to ensure that the health and safety of fire fighters and …

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NFPA 1582 Updates: Behavioral Health Evaluation …

WEBChapter 7.7.23, Occupational Stress Awareness Consult (Occupational Medical Evaluation of Members) Screening recommendations were given for a wide range of conditions, …

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Presumptive Disability Law in Louisiana

WEBLouisiana Legislative Website. DESCRIPTION: §23:1036.1. Volunteer firefighters; coverage for posttraumatic stress injury; presumption of compensability. Any workers’ compensation policy which provides coverage for a volunteer member of a fire company, pursuant to R.S. 23:1036, shall include coverage for posttraumatic stress injury.

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IAFF Center of Excellence

WEBThe Center of Excellence is a voluntary treatment facility designed by fire fighters for fire fighters with a mission to address the unique medical, psychological, and social needs of …

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Clark County Local 1908 Opens Healthcare Center

WEBClark County, NV Local 1908 is taking it a step further and have established its own health care center. Clark County Local 1908 members opened the doors to FirstResponse Family Care Center August 3. “It is all about providing the best service to our members,” says Clark County Local 1908 President Ryan Beaman. “Out of this center, our

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Peer Support Training

WEBThe IAFF Peer Support Training is delivered by master peer support instructors both in person and online. After completing the training, members have the necessary …

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Presumptive Disability Law in Idaho

WEB72-451. Psychological accidents and injuries. (1) Psychological injuries, disorders or conditions shall not be compensated under this title, unless the following conditions are …

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IAFF Center of Excellence: Helping Transform the Fire Service

WEBThe IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a comprehensive treatment center exclusively for IAFF members struggling with addiction, …

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Tennessee General Assembly passes PTSD presumption

WEBLegislation to create a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presumption for fire fighters was passed unanimously by the Tennessee House and Senate thanks to the …

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Fire Fighter Behavioral Health Challenges

WEBThe IAFF Combust Study seeks to delve deeper into the issues of fire fighter behavioral health, following a survey in 2018 coproduced by the IAFF and NBC that found fire fighters throughout the fire service were experiencing mental health issues, with most indicating their fire departments were not sufficiently addressing the issue.

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Clinical Overview A Treatment Facility Designed for Fire Fighters

WEBPatients receive wellness check calls at one, two, three, six, nine, 12, 15 and 18 months to explore survey responses, recovery setbacks and milestones. An IAFF Center of …

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Glossary of Health Insurance Terms

WEBMedicare — the federal health insurance program that provides health benefits to Americans age 65 and older. Signed into law on July 30, 1965, the program was first …

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS …

WEBIAFF-RESPONDING TO THE INTERFACE. International Association of Fire Fighters. Occupational Health, Safety and Medicine Wildland Firefighting Safety and Response

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