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The NVFC launched the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program in 2003 to combat this trend by providing tools, resources, and information to keep first responders healthy and better prepared for the rigors of emergency response. It also provides resources to help fire and EMS departments start a department-wide health and wellness program.
Rip Esselstyn (born February 16, 1963) is an American health activist, food writer, and former firefighter and triathlete. He is known as an advocate of low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet that excludes all animal products and processed foods. [1] He calls it a "plant strong" diet, a term he has trademarked. [2]
The NFR was created by the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018 in response to growing evidence of carcinogenic exposures and increased risk for cancer faced by firefighters. [1] It opened to registration by firefighters in April 2023. [2] [3] [4] The NFR is maintained by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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The Canton Fire Department announced that a firefighter/paramedic died by suicide. Officials want to bring awareness to firefighter mental health.
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Vaughan Fire rehab unit. Firefighter rehabilitation is a vital firefighting service, providing firefighters and other emergency personnel with immediate medical attention including rehydration, treatment for smoke inhalation, and the prevention of life-threatening conditions such as heatstroke and heart attack [1] after working at the scene of an incident. [2]
Firefighter using a hose to combat a fire. Given the many hazards present during career firefighting, firefighters are at a greater risk for occupational cardiovascular disease. CVD is the leading cause of death in firefighters, and accounts for 45% of on-duty deaths. [55] About 90% of CVD in firefighters is attributed to coronary heart disease ...