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Occupational Cancer Considerations for the Fire Service
December 8, 2020
News
Firehouse has released the 2020 Cancer Awareness & Prevention supplement, which is sponsored in part by the NVFC. Find it in the December issue of Firehouse Magazine, or read the articles online. Included in this important publication is an article by NVFC New York director and cancer survivor Brian McQueen on occupational considerations for the... Read More »
Submit Your Firefighter Cancer Survivor Story
December 8, 2020
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The Firefighter Cancer Support Network will be highlighting occupational cancer survivor stories in January and are currently looking for firefighters who utilized the Firefighter Cancer Support Network to feature. Stories can be submitted in a written document and/or via video. Stories from both career and volunteer firefighters are welcome. If you would like to share... Read More »
Webinar: Surviving the Job – Leadership Sets the Example for Cancer Prevention
November 24, 2020
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The IAFC-VCOS and the NVFC are hosting a series of webinars to help volunteer firefighters reduce their risks of occupational cancer. On Dec. 8, join Chief Brian McQueen and Chief John Buckman for a webinar to discuss the actions outlined in the Lavender Ribbon Report, the role leaders play in protecting personnel from occupational cancer... Read More »
Webinar: Why Everyday Health Decisions are Important in Reducing Cancer Risks for Firefighters
February 18, 2020
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Improving firefighter health and lessening the risks for critical illness such as cancer takes a multi-pronged approach. While operational considerations such as decon are necessary, research increasingly suggests that personal modifiable risk factors, such as nutrition, fitness, tobacco use, and sleep, are key predictors of injury, loss, and developing cancer. Join the NVFC and Sara... Read More »
Webinar: Leadership Sets the Example for Cancer Prevention
January 14, 2020
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In this free webinar, Chief Brian McQueen and Chief John Buckman will discuss the role leaders play in protecting personnel from occupational cancer risks and creating change in the fire 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 – Cancer from a Survivor’s Perspective
January 14, 2020
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Hear about the impact of cancer from the perspective of a survivor, and learn about the importance of prevention and early detection. This is one of a six-part cancer risk reduction webinar series from the IAFC-VCOS and NVFC. Register here. Read More »
Webinar: Practical Solutions for Volunteer Departments for Cancer Risk Reduction
January 3, 2020
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In this free NVFC webinar, Ed Mann, director of training and education for Provident Insurance, will present practical, low-cost ideas and solutions that fire departments can easily implement to limit exposures and reduce cancer risk factors for their personnel. Register here. Read More »
Cancer Risk Reduction Posters
August 8, 2019
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The NVFC and IAFC-VCOS developed a series of 11 posters to highlight the best practices for occupational cancer risk reduction. Hang these posters at the station or share in newsletters and social media to remind firefighters of actions they need to take to better protect themselves and their crew. Read More »
NVFC Position Statement Supporting Cancer Initiative
February 13, 2019
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The NVFC supports the national fire service cancer initiative that is being facilitated by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and its efforts to protect firefighters from this disease. Read More »
Take Action to Prevent Cancer
December 12, 2018
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Firefighters are at increased risk for many types of cancer. This video infograph provides tips to help you protect yourself and prevent firefighter cancer. Read More »
