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This all-inclusive collection of informational resources can be filtered or viewed by tag, audience type or category of post. Please return from time to time, as we are always updating and adding to the content.
This website is funded in whole or in part through a FEMA/Assistance to Firefighters Grant – Fire Prevention and Safety Grants.
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Behavioral Health Cancer Cardiac Physicals Wellness :
All FRCE projects are collectively aimed at achieving our mission and the goal of reducing first responders’ line-of-duty occupational illness, injuries and deaths.
Cancer :
Video
The Firefighter Protective Hood
Cancer :
Video
After the Fire – Loading Hose – Tactical Nuances
Cancer :
Video
The Firefighter Helmet – Cleaning the Inside Liner
Cancer :
Video
An Aggressive Approach to Decon to Save Firefighter Lives
Cancer :
Research
Firefighter turnout gear is essential for reducing occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals during training and fire events.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
The data on firefighter cancers are sobering. Perhaps we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg – with many preventable cancers to realize.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
Skin cancer is a common cancer in the general population and therefore requires a greater educational push to market the message and decrease skin cancer rates.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
Firefighters face a greater risk of exposure to toxins now than ever before.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
Using a SCBA should be standard when any amount of smoke or products of combustion are present at any fire. If you smell smoke, you are being exposed.
Cancer :
Research
This study provides the first series of controlled investigation experiments that allows fire scene investigation phases to be related to previously reported overhaul concentrations and extended out to 5 days… View Article
Cancer :
Research
It is necessary to conduct training and information actions concerning the use and maintenance of protective clothing and the harmfulness of chemicals contaminating the garments used by firefighters.
Cancer :
The Lavender Ribbon Report Update, released in September 2021, takes things a step further by sharing personal stories, examples of how departments are implementing the best practices, and other information… View Article
Cancer :
Research
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…