Firefighters are exposed to hazardous conditions that can place them at high risk for developing long-term occupational injuries, diseases and disorders.
Cardiac Health
Safety and Survival: Matters of the heart for women in the fire service
Author: Dominica D’Avella (National Volunteer Fire Council)
Published: 2017
Description: An article on how promote and improve the health of both part (heart) and whole (body) for female firefighters.
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10 Best Heart Health Practices for Female Firefighters, EMTs
Developers: EMS1.com
Published: 2017
Description: A list of 10 ways to reduce risks of cardiac disease and stroke.
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Heart to Heart: Strategizing an Evidence-Based Approach to Reduce Cardiac Disease and Death in the Fire Service
Developers: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
Published: 2016
Description: A 43-page white paper on the findings and recommendations from the NFFF Conference Proceedings held on December 2-4, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
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Lung/Respiratory Disease
Lung Disease in Firefighters
Developers: International Association of Fire Fighters
Description: A division of IAFF website on firefighters’ exposure risks for lung diseases.
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Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, and Firefighting
Developers: International Association of Fire Fighters
Description: A division of IAFF website that provides information on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Smoking Cessation
Campaign for a Smoke-Free Union
Developers: International Association of Fire Fighters in collaboration with Pfizer
Description: A division of IAFF website offering resources and programs to aid firefighters in quitting smoking.
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Reproductive Health
Reproductive Health
Developers: International Association of Fire Fighters
Description: A division of IAFF website for reproductive health hazards.
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Infectious Diseases
Infectious Disease
Developers: International Association of Fire Fighters
Description: A division of IAFF website with comprehensive access to resources regarding infectious diseases (control practices, principles, and detailed info on diseases).
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Management of Arthritis
Online Arthritis Self Management Courses
Developers: The Arthritis Society
Description: Interactive online programs to help manage arthritis and its symptoms
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Sleep
Risks Beyond the Fire Ground: Fitness, Nutrition, Substance Use & Sleep
Presenter: Dr. Sara Jahnke (Center for Fire, Rescue and EMS Health Research)
Published: 2018
Description: A 50-minute video on the measures that firefighters can take to improve their physical and mental health.
Firefighter Sleep Disorders with Dr. Sara Jahnke
Authors: Scott Orr
Published: 2018
Description: A 6-minute podcast where Dr. Sarah Jahnke offers advice on how firefighters can improve the quality of their sleep on and off shift.
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Firefighters are not machines; they need sleep
Authors: Eric Saylors
Description: An article about the effects of sleep deprivation on firefighters’ health.
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