Search Results for: cancer
Safety Stand Down
March 26, 2019
Event
This year's theme is "Reduce Your Exposures: It's Everyone's Responsibility." Use this week to focus fire department training and education on cancer prevention. Read More »
Nebraska State Fire School
February 8, 2019
Event
NVFC presenting session on firefighter cancer. Read More »
VCOS Symposium in the West
February 8, 2019
Event
NVFC presenting session on firefighter cancer. Read More »
Defending Our Heroes
February 6, 2019
Resources
This video from the North Carolina Firefighter Cancer Alliance features interviews with firefighter cancer survivors along with steps they recommend to try and prevent cancer in the fire service. Read More »
CFSI Symposium and Dinner
August 3, 2018
Event
NVFC presenting a sessions on firefighter cancer and behavioral health as well as preventing occupational injury, illness, and death. Read More »
Health & Safety Video Series
June 22, 2018
Resources
Find short videos to educate your crew on critical health and safety topics, including risk reduction, heart-health, cancer prevention, physicals, roadway safety, behavioral health support, and more. Read More »
Acadis Exposure Tracking
June 21, 2018
Resources
Every time you are exposed to a hazard, you should be recording it. This not only helps you take preventive measures, but helps you receive the proper benefits in the event of a cancer diagnosis. Acadis offers free exposure tracking and reporting. Read More »
Sample Personal Call Log
September 24, 2015
Resources
Keep a record of the details of each call you run for easy reference in case you encounter a health issue at a later time. This sample entry from the Firefighter Cancer Support Network shows what information should be included in a personal call log. Read More »
Awards
The National Volunteer Fire Council annually honors volunteers whose achievements in the fire service and community exemplify outstanding performance. Learn more about each award below. The nomination period for the NVFC's annual awards is closed. Learn about the recipients of the 2026 awards here. View the list of previous NVFC award winners here. If you... Read More »
