While we can't control what's goes on around us, we can control our attitude. Stay positive, it can really make a difference! #stressmanagement #positivevibes #fire #mentalhealth

📷: Paul Combs

So far more than 12,000 firefighters have enrolled in the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and we need your help to increase the participation: nfr.cdc.gov/?ACSTrackingID…

Become a Gold Helmet Department!
The NFR is recognizing any U.S. fire department that enrolls at least

'The International Association of Fire Fighters said 92% of firefighters said stigma is a barrier to seeking behavioral health treatment.'

The firefighters of the Philadelphia Fire Department have found a way to revolutionize mental health services and break the stigmas

Shoutout to all the mothers out there, we hope you have an amazing day! #thankyou #mothersday

Did you know that May is melanoma and skin cancer awareness month?

As first responders we are often exposed to the ☀️ for extended periods of time during training and emergency calls without any protection of our exposed skin. #skincancerawarenessmonth #uvprotection

The month of May is National Mental Health Awareness month. Please take the time to read and share the flyer provided by the NYSAFC . It may just save a life.

It's okay to not be okay. Let's break the stigma together! #takeamentalhealthmoment #mentalhealthawareness

Via firstrespondercenter - According to National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): 'Learning what causes or triggers your stress and what coping techniques work for you can help reduce your anxiety and improve your daily life. For more resources, visit: nimh.nih.gov/health/publica… #firehero #firefighterhealth

The importance of using your SCBA - an article by firstrespondercenter Managing Director Frank Leeb in the Firefighter Air Coalition April supplement in digital and print edition of Fire Engineering. Check it out: digital.clarionevents.com/clarionsupplem… #firehero

Former FDNY Chief of Department, Tom Richardson Appointed as FDNY Liaison to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Chief Richardson will also be focusing on a variety of NFFF initiatives. More: firehero.org/2024/04/18/tom… #firehero

Congratulations 翔やん on your first victory! Looking forward to you driving the special NFFF No. 2 car in August in Daytona International Speedway! Congrats RCR, Whelen Engineering, Whelen Motorsports team! #firehero

One year ago, the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer was launched to help us understand and reduce cancer in #firefighters . The #IAFF is proud to support NIOSH on the registry, which will help save the lives of more fire fighters. Visit NFR.cdc.gov.

NFFF is asking communities, fire service organizations, and religious organizations to help us honor our fallen firefighters by participating in Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters on May 4-5. Learn more: weekend.firehero.org/events/memoria…

#firehero

crackyl.com/health/low-tes… ✔️ my latest article out on responder survival Mark Brady firstrespondercenter USFRA.org Fire Engineering Chief Samuel Peña Billy Goldfeder Florida FF Safety 5-AlarmTaskForceCorp 🔥Brita Horn Life Scan Wellness Dennis L. Rubin Pete Piringer NatlVolFireCouncil Joshua Smith Keith Johnson

Join NFFF May 1-5, to honor and remember the sacrifice of America’s fallen fire heroes. We invite landmarks, FD/community organizations, businesses, and homes across all 50 States to light up red to show We Remember and will Never Forget! More: firehero.org/light-the-night #firehero

Does your state provide #firefighter Decon kits for removing fireground contamination?

Week 1 Firefighter Cancer Awareness month!

TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR CANCER RISK AT THE FIRE STATION!! @iaffofficial @ontario_firefighters

Stay tuned over the next month for tips to reduce your chances of developing an occupational cancer.

#ff4vaughan #Cancer #FirstResponders

It is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Spread the word! #FireHero #FFCAM

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Start 2024 off right, add FCSN National Official Page to your list of follows add FirefighterCancerSupport.org to receive updates. I’m asking you to #Share #Retweet Let’s be Proactive about cancer, it’s better than being Reactive 🙏🏼

It's a new year, and our focus remains sharp: Ending cancer in the fire service.

Join us during January – Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month – as we raise awareness and work toward a safer future for fire fighters and our families.

Learn more at IAFF.org/cancer.