Posts tagged with "Cancer awareness"
Fireground toxins don’t care if you’re paid or volunteer
How volunteer departments can overcome challenges related to health mindset and limited PPE cleaning equipment
Another perspective on 'Dirty Helmet Syndrome' – and a simple way to reduce the risk
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor details his perspective on the topic and outlines what one Florida department is doing to keep its members safe
Does dirty gear really matter that much?
Chief Goldfeder takes on the issue of "Dirty Helmet Syndrome" and how much firefighters should be concerned with cleaning their gear
Chad Costa considers why some firefighters are still afflicted with 'Dirty Helmet Syndrome'
Exploring why some firefighters still glamorize dirty gear and unsafe actions, despite knowing the risks
Transforming our attitudes about occupational cancer risk reduction
Researchers argue that if leaders want meaningful change, they must convince members that “everyone else is doing it, too”
Walking the walk: How FDs are setting the example to cure ‘Dirty Helmet Syndrome’
Fire service leaders share what works at their departments
Review: A radio-strap skeptic takes the H6 firefighter radio strap for a spin
This lightweight, flexible and durable strap keeps the radio and accessories where you want them – and stands up to decon
Reducing firefighter cancer risk, the Swedish way
The Skellefteå Model focuses on dry initial contaminant reduction, amid other processes, to reduce firefighters’ exposure to toxins
