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Official Account of the @IAFC SHS Section | Working hard to reduce preventable line of duty deaths & injuries in our fire service. Official PIO: @dankerrigan911

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There always work to be done to improve responder health and wellness! Consider joining us and sharing your knowledge and expertise! Head to IAFC.org to become a member.


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Here’s some data from a study by Dr. Denise Smith. Think your cardio-respiratory fitness isn’t important? Combine these data points with the known increases in common cardiac risk factors for firefighters, and think again. FirefighterFunctionalFitness.com

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The IAFF-IAFC Fire Service Joint Labor Management WFI Task Force Meeting kicked off today in Washington, DC. @IAFFofficial

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Overheard at the workgroup meeting.. “Let’s make health and wellness programs harder to avoid than they are to implement.” Love it.


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I’m humbled and excited to be invited to participate in D.C. along with many amazing colleagues as we work to develop the fifth edition of the Wellness-Fitness Fitness Initiative!

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🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 We’ve recently released an updated version of our FREE Stress First Aid training on our website! Huge thanks to Advanced Problem Solving for hosting and @Movember for their support. Ready to enhance your skills? Check out the course here:…

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.@NIOSH launches Center for Firefighter Safety, Health, and Well-being: cdc.gov/niosh/centers/…


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🚨 Hot off the press! 🚨 We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the 2023 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant to enhance first responder health and safety training! This grant will enable us to further elevate the health and wellness of our firefighters, EMS…

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Will you tune in? The volunteer fire service documentary “Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat” will be aired across local PBS stations this month. Find out when it will be on near you at oddhoursfilm.com/pbs-airdates.

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Reminder! Please remember to keep your member profile updated so we can maintain your current contact information. The IAFC is currently transitioning members’ renewal date from your membership anniversary date to January 1 of each year.

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🚨 Exciting start to Nerdstock 2024! 🚨 This morning at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, our Managing Director, Chief @Firefrank76, kicked off day one of Science to the Station powered by FRCE. As Chief Leeb highlighted, “Today researchers are studying ways to…

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Yesterday in Pittsburgh, the FRCE hosted an impactful roundtable discussion with key stakeholders and subject matter experts from emergency services, focusing on the well-being and safety of first responders. We delved into the barriers and challenges surrounding early detection…

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Registration is open for the 2025 @FDSOApubs Health, Safety, and Wellness Conference

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A few words from our managing director, Frank Leeb: "As I reflect on September 11th, I think of the many friends that I lost that day. I also think of the many others we continue to lose due to illness related to the rescue and recovery effort. September 11th brings a mix of…

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🌟 Why is 988 Important? 🔸 Immediate Support: 988 connects you with mental health professionals for immediate assistance. 🔸 Accessible to Everyone: Available 24/7, 988 is here for anyone in need. 🔸 Reduces Stigma: 988 helps normalize reaching out. Spread the word ! 💚

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🌟 Why is 988 Important? 🔸 Immediate Support: 988 connects you with mental health professionals for immediate assistance. 🔸 Accessible to Everyone: Available 24/7, 988 is here for anyone in need. 🔸 Reduces Stigma: 988 helps normalize reaching out. Spread the word ! 💚

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Have you ever wondered what to do if you're worried somebody may be considering suicide? In this video Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas provides tips for asking about suicide: youtube.com/clip/Ugkx3wFJ7…

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🚨 FREE Training Alert 🚨 Join us on Friday, September 27th for a Health and Wellness Seminar, in collaboration with the City of Belmont Fire Department! Discover practical tips and strategies to enhance your well-being and achieve your health goals. Don't miss this chance to…

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In "Firefighter Fitness for Duty," @DanKerrigan911 explores how job strain, poor nutrition, and lack of exercise can lead to cardiac events. Discover health tips on P. 28 of our July/August issue: bit.ly/3LJB6lH #VolunteerFirefighter #Firefighter #FirefighterFitness


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Great time presenting at FDNY for First Responder Center for Excellence on Functional Fitness for firefighters. We have 2 more FREE seminars scheduled: ▪️Sept 9/10: Orange County, CA ▪️Sept 16/17: Urbana, IL ▪️Contact FRCE to bring a seminar to your area: firstrespondercenter.org/contact-us/

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