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The NFFF suggests that the fire service should consider including suicide or mental health identification curriculum and should consider including depression screening as a part of a firefighter’s annual physical.
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Several years have passed since FASNY and Northwell Health joined together to conduct the first all-volunteer firefighter cancer research study in the United States. From 2017-2019…
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Research: Consequences of Mass Violence
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This manual represents an adaptation of the Curbside Manner manual for Pre-trial and Probation settings.
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Mass violence events create a wake of fear, terror, and disruption for all involved. There are many diverse “victims” affected by mass violence incidents, including those who were killed, their family members, people who survived the attack, those who witnessed it, and the broader impacted community.
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The NFFF has created “ACT NOW! Ask. Care. Take” as part of their efforts to support its Initiative 13: Psychological Support, which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives to reduce firefighter fatalities.
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From fighting wildland fires in rural areas to structural fires in major cities, firefighters in all environments are also fighting hazardous and carcinogenic chemicals.
Cancer :
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There are many pieces of the puzzle that contribute to an elevated cancer risk in the fire service.
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of over 100 organic compounds that contain two or more fused aromatic rings.
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Collectively, we must apply the same smart, aggressive approach that we already use with firefighting and extend that mind-set to reducing our risk.
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The fact is that thyroid cancer is currently one of the most common cancers for FDNY firefighters that were not exposed to 9/11 toxins.
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Did you know that children of Firefighters may face a greater risk of developing a childhood cancer?
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Between 2002-2019, 66% of the names added to the IAFF Fallen FF Memorial Wall of Honor were of FF’s who died of cancer.
Behavioral Health Cancer Cardiac Physicals Wellness :
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In recent years, research regarding fire investigator health and safety, and the resulting practice changes, has not kept pace with that of firefighters and, while some information can be brought from the firefighter environment to that of the fire investigator, some cannot.
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Lead by Example: Promote the importance of behavioral health
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Important Things To Know About Disasters and Other Traumatic Events
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Grief is the normal response of sorrow, heartache, and confusion that comes from losing someone or something important to you.
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Understand that being upset or distressed when thinking about or encountering reminders of the incident is a normal reaction for both parents and children.
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When you witness or hear about a mass violence incident, you may experience intense and distressing feelings that can come in waves or are felt as a persistent ache. A strong wave of feeling can be frightening if it seems it may never end or may go out of control.