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13 Steps to help reduce firefighter cancer risks

While the risks are undeniably scary, there are policies and procedures you can implement today to help address cancer within your fire department.

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3 Heart Healthy Tips for Firefighters and Paramedics

While the statistics are scary, the good news is that there are things we can all do to better understand the risks and help improve our heart health.

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4 Tips for managing first responder stress

Suffering from work-related stress? Being mindful about these 4 simple, everyday techniques can help you dramatically reduce it.

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6 Ways to Help EMS Agencies Fight Fatigue

While there is no simple (or one-size-fits-all) solution to the problem, simply muscling-up to the occasion is not the answer.

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Behavioral Health 101

Behavioral Health: What it is, why it's important and where you can learn more.

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Cancer in the fire service: what we should know + what we should do

How your fire department can help prevent, detect and protect against cancer!

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Emergency Responder Heart Health: What you need to know to protect yourself

If you're in a position where you regularly put both your mind and body on the line, how can you best protect yourself? There are a few important things that you can incorporate into your...

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Emergency Responder Suicide: The statistics, risks and prevention tips

Together we can help prevent suicide.

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Fire + EMS Burnout: Causes, Signs + Effects

Burnout is a psychological response to chronic work stress. Given the stressful and traumatic situations that firefighters and EMTs often face, it's not surprising that burnout is common in...

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How an innovative Montana fire station is inspiring change

The station has a dedicated focus on holistic health and wellness - unprecedented (but greatly needed) across the industry.

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How first responders can use the 3 "L's" to help battle suicide

How firefighters and EMTs can help prevent suicide in their emergency service organization by using the three L's - listen, look and learn.

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How to help recognize + combat emergency responder PTSD

Fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, accidents, terrorist acts - the community calls you to scenes filled with trauma. And it comes with a cost.

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How to implement a wellness program in your fire department

Fire chiefs can help promote the mental and physical health of their volunteer firefighters by implementing a wellness program. Taking a comprehensive approach, making a team-wide...

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Tackling the stress of the daily grind.

Lack of sleep, missing holidays, increasing negative interactions with the public, administrative problems and struggling relationships are just some of the daily pressures that you may...

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The chilling truth about the winter blues

If you're experiencing more than the winter blues, you could be one of the half a million people in the U.S. suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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Tips for Fighting Invisible Threats During EMS Response

Let's talk about one of the most common invisible threats EMS personnel face: pathogens.

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Top Behavioral Health Concerns for Fire Chiefs and EMS Leaders

Being exposed to hazards is an inherent part of your job but that doesn't mean there aren't consequences.

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What is the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Law?

What is the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Law? Will it require your facility to provide cancer insurance coverage for members? We've broken down the...

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Where can I find cancer prevention resources for my fire department?

To find resources designed specifically for emergency responders, check out ResponderHelp.com - an emergency responder's one-stop, free resource!

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Where firefighters can find respiratory protection resources

Firefighter training resources and SOGs for respiratory protection including proper use and fit-testing of self-contained breathing apparatus.

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Your crew is at risk for skin cancer. Better protect yourselves with these simple steps

Studies show that skin cancer has been deemed an "occupational disease" for firefighters. Make sure your crew is aware of how to properly protect their skin from the dangers resulting from...

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Honoring our LODD Heroes with Troy Markel

Troy Markel reflects on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation national tribute

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Chaplains in the Fire Service with Jimmy Fannin

Helping the responder process and manage the emotional trauma they see every day

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Encore Episode: Fatigue Management Part 2 with Chesterfield Fire & EMS

The Don't Risk It podcast team is taking a well-deserved break this summer, but we will be

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Encore Episode: Fatigue Management Part 1

The Don't Risk It podcast team is taking a well-deserved break this summer, but we will be

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Encore Episode: Incident Stress Management

The Don't Risk It podcast team is taking a well-deserved break this summer, but we will be

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Cancer in the Fire Service Part 2 - Decontamination with Concord Fire Department

Following up from our previous episode, we continue our discussion on the prevalence of ca

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Cancer in the Fire Service Part 1

Research has shown that firefighters have a higher risk of developing cancer. Why is this

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Medical Evaluations for ESOs

A responder's health can impact the safety of other crew members, agency resources, and ci

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Incident Stress Management with Dr. Kathy Jansen

Critical incident stress can have a lasting effect on emergency responders; yet, the stigm

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Fatigue Management with Chesterfield Fire & EMS

Fatigue impacts personal health as well as a responder's ability to perform key functions

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Special Guest Chief Ron Siarnicki of NFFF

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) works to honor firefighters who have fa

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Fatigue Management for ESOs

Fatigue impacts personal health as well as a responder's ability to perform key functions

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Back Injury Prevention Tips

Back injury risks, safety tips and patient handling techniques for EMS personnel.

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Behavioral Health Concerns for Fire & EMS Personnel

This booklet discusses behavioral health risks, concerns and best practices.

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Cancer and The Firefighter

This booklet discusses firefighter cancer risks and prevention best practices to consider.

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Cancer Prevention: PPE Decontamination

Recommended cleaning steps for firefighters to take at the scene and at the station.

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Drug and Alcohol Policies for ESOs

Examples of guidelines and policies to help mitigate substance abuse and related risks.

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Fitness Center Policies and Procedures

Guidelines to help members remain safe while utilizing fitness equipment or facilities.

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Incident Exposure Form

A sample form to help you document key aspects of incident exposures.

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Infectious Exposure Form

A sample form to help you document key aspects of infectious exposures.

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Long Distance Transport: Managing EMS Fatigue

How to help address fatigue and crewmember strain during long transports.

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Managing Fatigue in EMS Operations

This article discusses fatigue, its associatesd risks and how to help combat it in your EMS agency.

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Medical Evaluation Programs

Why medical evaluation programs are important and tips to help your ESO implement one.

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Near Miss Incident Reporting

How you can use near miss incidents to develop a proactive approach to safety.

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NFPA 1500 Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health and Wellness Program Worksheet (2018 Edition)

A worksheet to help you assess and improve your organization's safety and health program.

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Personal Injury/Illness Investigation Report

A sample form to help you document key aspects of work-related injuries and illnesses.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Inspection Checklist

This simple checklist can help your team inspect their PPE.

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Personnel Self-Assessment: Annual Medical Status Overview

This form can be used to help education ESO leadership on their member's medical history.

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Risk Management for EMS and the Ambulance Transportation Industry

This booklet shares recommendations for an EMS risk management and safety program.

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Sample Safety Committee By-Laws

Sample bylaws to help showcase the vital role and responsibilities of committee members.

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Safety Officer Policy Role + Responsibilities

This document provides an overview of the role and responsibilities of safety officers.

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Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Inspection Log

This log can help your crew inspect their SCBA and ensure it's providing breathable air.

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Summer Safety: How Not to Overheat

Tips to help protect your team from heat exhaustion during warmer-weather.

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How solid is your drug and alcohol free workplace program?

Best practices for implementing a comprehensive substance abuse program.

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Behavioral Health Concerns

This course introduces a nine key behavioral health considerations for emergency services personnel

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Cancer Prevention

Best practices to reduce the exposure to carcinogens and the number of cancer cases

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Ergonomic Issues

Review of engineering and admin controls to reduce slips, trips, falls and back injuries

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Infectious Disease BBP

Annual refresher training for bloodborne pathogens and communicable disease

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