Mayday Monday: Firefighter Cancer Awareness
If you do not know a firefighter who has been affected by cancer, you will. Tony Carroll offers some resources to educate your crew on occupational cancer.
Firefighter Health
The latest in firefighter health news and information, including occupational cancer in firefighters, cardiovascular and heart issues, PFAS, decon, firefighter fitness and nutrition, mental wellness and behavioral health, sleep disorders, and much more.
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Drawn by Fire: Oversized Hero
Let’s stick to it this year and become the fit and capable firefighter your public expects, says Paul Combs.
In the Books: Hope Out of Darkness
Dena Ali discusses her powerful book, Hope Out of Darkness: A Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness.
It’s Not the Calls: First Responder Mental Health and Organizational Leadership
Watch Now! Dena Ali examines how mental health challenges among first responders goes beyond mitigating exposure to traumatic events.
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CA Firefighter Recounts Moment Tornado Flipped His Truck
A rare tornado touched down in Santa Cruz County over the weekend, creating chaos and leaving a CAL FIRE battalion chief shaken but thankful to…
Cancer!
Firefighter cancer is a complex issue, however there are some simple steps firefighters can take to mitigate their exposure risks, David Rhodes writes.
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The Tabata Protocol: ‘High-Octane’ Firefighter Training for Functional Performance
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) will provide firefighters with the most bang for their buck when it comes to improving fireground performance.
Sons of the Flag: Pearl Harbor and Engine 6
Sons of the Flag members reflect on 2024’s milestones and look back at Pearl Harbor’s civilian firefighters from Engine 6.
Bullet Shatters Firehouse Window in Albany (NY), Police Investigating
Albany police are investigating after a bullet shattered a window at the Engine Nine firehouse headquarters on Delaware Avenue early Monday morning.
SUV Crashes into FL Firehouse; Two Firefighters Injured
A fire captain and firefighter with the Safety Harbor Fire Department were injured Friday when an SUV lost control and crashed into them while they…
Does Aggressive Firefighting Mean Unhealthy Firefighting?
Is it possible for firefighters to maintain a high level of aggressive firefighting while also following cancer prevention best practices?
Exercise and Diet Should Be Part of Strategic Occupational Health Plans
To understand how tactical health is affected by times of emergency response, the authors conducted six-week exercise and diet interventions. Here are the results.
How to Move the Firefighter Cancer Mountain
Moving a mountain as imposing as cancer in the fire service will take effort from everyone, write Lindsay Judah and Rick Markley.
Extinguishing Firefighter Cancer
We will discuss practical steps for limiting exposure to hazardous materials, ensuring proper use of PPE, and maintaining overall wellness through personal hygiene and proactive…
