Search Results for: cancer
Webinar: Surviving the Job – Decon Procedures
January 14, 2020
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What do you do as a fire chief when your firefighter tells you they have cancer? How do you prevent this conversation from happening? This free webinar explores decon procedure options for your department to lessen the risks of occupational cancer. This is one of a six-part cancer risk reduction webinar series from the IAFC-VCOS... Read More »
Webinar: Surviving the Job – Annual Physicals
January 14, 2020
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This free webinar discusses the importance of annual physicals and options available to you and your department. This is one of a six-part cancer risk reduction webinar series from the IAFC-VCOS and NVFC. Register here. Read More »
Webinar: Surviving the Job – Exposure Documentation
January 14, 2020
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In this free webinar, explore and learn about apps available for exposure documentation that you can implement in your department, as well as the importance of reporting and the new National Firefighter Registry. This is one of a six-part cancer risk reduction webinar series from the IAFC-VCOS and NVFC. Register here. Read More »
Webinar: Keep Yourself Protected – A Discussion on Insurance Coverage Options for Firefighters
January 3, 2020
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Cancer, accidents, and critical illnesses are very real threats to members of the fire service. In this free NVFC webinar, representatives from ESIP, Provident, and VFIS will provide an engaging panel discussion about your insurance options, both as an individual and as a department, and the benefits of critical illness coverage. Register now. Read More »
Lavender Ribbon Reports and Resources
Lavender Ribbon Report Cancer is a serious health threat facing today's firefighters. Studies have shown that firefighters have an increased risk of developing several types of cancers, due to the occupational hazards they face. However, there are steps firefighters can take to protect themselves and their crew. The National Volunteer Fire Council and International Association... Read More »
Safety Stand Down
March 26, 2019
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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
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NVFC presenting session on firefighter cancer. Read More »
VCOS Symposium in the West
February 8, 2019
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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
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NVFC presenting a sessions on firefighter cancer and behavioral health as well as preventing occupational injury, illness, and death. Read More »