Saturday, November 7, 2009
Health & Safety
NIST to Determine Face-Mask Weaknesses
The U.S. Fire Administration and NIST have begun researching the potential weaknesses in the thermal performance of SCBA face pieces....
Generator Safety Tips for Firefighters
NIST researchers recently conducted simulations to determine ways to prevent potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide from gas-powered generators seeping into structures....
Firefighters Divided Over H1N1 Vaccine
Nearly three out of four firefighters in Chandler, Ariz., have refused the H1N1 vaccine, according to news reports. The department delivered the nasal mist to only 50 firefighters and will return the remaining doses to Maricopa County health officials for redistribution....
Don't Keep Grief Boxed Up
The stigma over seeking help for mental health remains....
USFA Releases 2008 LODD Analysis
The U.S. Fire Administration recently released its report, "Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2008," the latest in a series of annual studies of on-duty firefighter fatalities....
McLeod Elected FDSOA Chairman
Rob L. McLeod was elected to serve as chairman of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association during the organization’s annual business meeting. ...
Fitness
Health Education Benefits Fire Departments' Bottom Line
Protecting the health and safety of firefighters both on and off the job leads to significant cost savings, said Kerry Kuel, a doctor and researcher at the Oregon Health and Science University, during a session at the Fire Rescue International conference....
IAFC, IAFF Urge Firefighters to Protect Themselves for Safety Week
The IAFC and the IAFF have announced "Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility" as the theme for the 2009 Safety, Health and Survival Week, scheduled for June 14 — 20....
Study Shows Massachusetts Firefighter Recruits Carry Too Much Weight
Researchers recently released a report that found that more than 75% of candidates for fire and ambulance services in Massachusetts are either overweight or obese...
Reseachers: Firefighters Have 300% Increased Risk for Heart Attacks
Preliminary findings also found that one-third for firefighters had cardiac issues unrelated to common risk factors such as high cholesterol. ...
Take Control
The diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, cancer or any other illness is devastating, and the obvious first reaction is learning how to stay alive. ...
Wellness-Fitness Initiative Available
The International Association of Fire Chiefs and the International Association of Fire Fighters have released the third edition of their Wellness-Fitness Initiative in a DVD format....
