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Please take this opportunity to help the fire service better understand the impact of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. If you are a firefighter please take this survey.

Go to the link below to take the survey:
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#SafetyStandDown is less than a week away! Is your fire department prepared to participate? Find free planning resources at bit.ly/4c3Rmcg.

Join the the IAFC SHS Section and our partners for the 2024 Firefighter Safety Stand Down from June 16-22! This year's theme: 'Fire Training: Back to Basics.' Focus on foundational training, safety, and health. Get involved and access resources at safetystanddown.org

The 2024 #SafetyStandDown will take place June 16-22 & emphasize the importance of a solid, foundational training program with the theme “Fire Training: Back to Basics.” Test your knowledge by completing the quiz and be entered to win a challenge coin!
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Voting in the IAFC elections starts today. Take the time to vote!
SHS members, proposed bylaw change is on the ballot in addition to the election of directors!

A PHENOMENAL CHOICE!
Chief Joanne Rund Announced as the NFFF’s Director of Family Programs.
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In this randomized clinical trial of 285 firefighters, both blood & plasma donations resulted in significantly lower PFAS levels than observation alone. Plasma donation was most effective intervention…

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A new flyer and poster are available for fire departments to distribute/display to highlight key points from the upcoming #SafetyStandDown (June 16-22). Find these resources and more at safetystanddown.org/event-planning/

IAFC SHS Section Board of Director Meeting today- lots of dialogue regarding formal section Board support of proposed Occupational Health & Safety Rule on #FirefighterSafety 🙌👏Nathan Trauernicht Billy Goldfeder Dan Kerrigan Darin Wallentine Hutto Fire Rescue

#SafetyStandDown 2024:
Fire Training: Back to Basics
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IAFC SHS Section Nathan Trauernicht Dan Kerrigan Todd J. LeDuc Chief Joanne Rund Billy Goldfeder FirefighterCloseCall Dr. Sara Jahnke Brittany Hollerbach Science Alliance CRACKYL Magazine Check it out MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire F3 Eric Campbell on a previous cover of CRACKYL magazine (health & wellness publication) FF Campbell is actively involved helping injured MCFRS firefighters Montgomery County MD get back to full duty as well as training recruits at the PSTA crackyl.com

CRACKYL Media and the IAFC-SHS section have partnered to collaborate on efforts to support and provide leadership for the advancement of occupational safety and health within the fire service and in the greater emergency response community.
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I hope you’ll join me at FDIC International on Thursday April 18th at 10:30 am for my “rapid fire” session on all things health and wellness!

Fire-Rescue International (FRI) seeks Safety & Health Speakers.

Interested presenters from our Section can submit a brief overview, including:

Presenter contact information
Topic
Synopsis of proposed presentation

Email Chief John Schmidt by COB 2/28/24
[email protected]

Let Us Promote Extraordinary Safety, Health and Wellness Efforts!

Nominate deserving individuals or departments for SHS
Awards (you do not have to be a member of the IAFC or SHS section to win).
Click here:
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Interested in participating on the SHS section board? Click here for eligibility info and get involved:

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Learn more about the National #Firefighter #Cancer Registry and please participate!

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A great opportunity for those passionate about firefighter safety to join the IAFC SHS Section board of directors! Join a great team and turn your passion into action at the national level!