Posts Tagged: Health
FIRE FIT – Heart Healthy Monday, February 13 at 8pm EST
Join host Brett Hicks as his guest will be Ms. Michelle Detwiler the Wellness Account Manager for L&T Health and Fitness. They will be discussing heart health and nutrition!
It is no secret that one of the leading causes of p…
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2012 Class and Event Planning In Progress
Make training, professionalism and pride part of your New Year's resolution! We're in the process of building our 2012 calendar with intense, realistic hands-on training, interactive classroom events and good old-fashioned brotherhood.
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FIRE FIT – The Tactical Athlete
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Join Brett Hicks as he kicks off FFR’s special series on Firefighter Fitness called FIRE FIT! Brett’s host will be Mr. John Hofman, CSCS, MS the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Sacramento…
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FIRE FIT Coming to Firefighter Radio in December!
Monday, December 12 @8pm EST
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What is fitness? Merriam-Webster (2011) defines fitness as the quality or state of being fit. But what does that mean to a professional in the fire service? A workou…
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RIC Refresher Breakdown
Saws, irons, ladders and rescues were the flavor of week for our brothers in Bluffton, SC. Safe Firefighter, LLC just wrapped up a RIC Refresher for the Bluffton Township Fire District. Training included calling the Mayday, self-rescue, rapid intervention crew assignments and operations and performing proactive RIC tasks.
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Hometown Heroes: Minnesota Firefighters Efforts to Build a New Memorial
With this episode, we begin a series called Hometown Heroes. We will look at fire departments and organizations around the globe. We will launch our series in Minnesota.
If Minnesota’s 20,000 firefighters raise enough money by the end of th…
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Change the Way You Train
Are you looking for quality, cost-effective Fire Service training options? I’m excited to be a part of a new training event series that will bring first-rate education and hands-on training to affordable, regional locations. There are two events this fall from Go>Forward Training...
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Firefighter Health Week: Day Five
All the resources and support don't mean a thing if you don't take the actual steps to get in there and become healthier.
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Firefighter Health Week: Day Four
Just like the fireground, your wellness program needs a game plan.
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Firefighter Health Week: Day Three
There is plenty of support to keep you going, even if you're the only one on the shift who doesn't want to be a heart attack statistic.
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Firefighter Health Week: Day Two
Think of it as the 360-degree sizeup of your body.
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PGFEMS Chief Bashoor, County Executive Baker and Career Recruit School Run for NFFF
P.G. chief runs with recruit school to raise money for NFFF.
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Firefighter Health Week: Day One
As equally important as mayday, bailout training and building construction but just not as glamorous. Maybe that's why more die from heart attacks?
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Another reason why I say Safety Week should focus on primarily health and fitness and less on the fireground.
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da’ Shore has a great Memorial Day flush
Who knew Demoflush was so important for Ocean City, MD.
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Common Diseases and Health Problems of Firefighters
The dangers of firefighting are not always readily apparent. Obviously, the most visible hazard is the fire itself and the severe damage it causes to the structure the firefighter must enter. However, even without serious injury, firefighters have a high risk of long-term health problems as a result of their occupation.
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Fallen Axes Run
The Ride for Boo/Brian Carey Memorial Fund, Inc., is pleased to announce the "Fallen Axes" ride. The ride will travel along historic ‘Old Route 66’ from Homewood, IL down to Springfield, IL, escorted by the Illinois State Police, to attend the Illinois State Medal of Valor and Fallen Firefighters Memorial service on 05/12/2011.
At this event the following firefighters will be honored for giving the ultimate sacrifice.
Firefighter Gary L. Cummins, Brocton Volunteer Fire Protection District
Firefighter/EMT Corey Ankum, Chicago Fire Department
Firefighter Edward J. Stringer, Chicago Fire Department
Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Wheatley, Chicago Fire Department
Assistant Chief Thomas Innes, Hindsboro Fire Protection District
Deputy Chief Mark Johnson, Hinsdale Fire Department
Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Colin Carey, Homewood Fire Department
Lieutenant Frank Fouts V, Kankakee Fire Department
Firefighter Kurt Meusel, Scales-Mounds Fire Department
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Dallas Fire-Rescue Changes Website To Rainbows Over SideCharlie Blog Post
Well, what do ya know? After our first blog post and subsequent follow-ups asking that the photo on the front of Dallas Fire-Rescue's website be changed - it finally happened. The original full size photo showing a firefighter not wearing any respiratory…
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Burn!
Think your FD needs help? Check out this promo for a documentary on Detroit Fire Department. It's a great video and can really put things into perspective.
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Naugatuck Firefighter Running Empire State Building Stair Race For A Disabled Vet
[fblike]We just found out about Naugatuck Firefighter Tim Andrew who will be running the Empire State Building Stair Race for a disabled Connecticut veteran. The man, Bob Veillette, suffered a stroke that has paralyzed him from the nose down. The race on…
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2011 Challenge
Last Year’s Show Opportunities
60% of last year's LODDs were due to heart attack and stroke. Here is what the big shows offered you to prevent this in 2010.
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NY TIMES: FDNY Firefighter Roy Chelsen Recalled As A Leader On 9/11
[fblike]This past Sunday, FF Roy W. Chelsen of FDNY Engine Company 28 died as a result of multiple myeloma, a cancer that many link to his incredible work on 9/11. He is also the first firefighter to die after the signing of the 9/11 Health Law. Today in…
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New Jersey Pension Board Says Former Harrison Firefighter Is ‘A Cheat, Fraud’
[fblike]Former firefighter Herman Ellis has balls. That's right. Huge balls. To retire on disability in November 2008 at $2,500 per month moving to Raleigh, NC to work as a firefighter at a salary of $37,000 a year - yes this takes balls. What we have he…
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‘Diaper Fetish’ Firefighter’s Off-Duty Actions Puts His Department In The News
[fblike]New this morning: CBS4 in Denver is reporting that the Mountain View Fire Protection District's PIO is on administrative leave following his arrest for sexual assault. The arrest affidavit states that he had diaper fetish over the last year that …
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You’re Offended?
Video Shared By STATter911 Reveals Some of You Have A High Opinion of Yourselves