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Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program

(9 days ago) WEBThe Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program will increase our understanding of the short- and long-term effects of working in wildland fire on mental …

https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfire/health

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Guest column: New Joint Federal Wildland Firefighter …

(7 days ago) WEBFor this reason, we are working closely with them to develop long-term solutions around firefighter pay, benefits, mental health, and well-being. In fiscal year …

https://www.fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/leadership/guest-column-new-joint-federal-wildland-firefighter-health-and-wellbeing

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Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing U.S.

(Just Now) WEBThe Interior and Agriculture departments are committed to supporting our wildland firefighters, who work in arduous, stressful environments. We recognize the impact this …

https://edit.doi.gov/index.php/wildlandfire/health

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Special Report: Wildland Firefighters—Hidden Heroes of …

(1 days ago) WEBRecently, dedicated researchers (many with ties to the wildland firefighter community) have begun to bring in more quantitative data on a variety of health and …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2023.05.5.38

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Mental Health Subcommittee NWCG

(7 days ago) WEBPrimary Objectives. Develop NWCG guidance that enables firefighters and fire managers to recognize hazards to mental health and wellness and take effective prevention and …

https://www.nwcg.gov/committee/mental-health-subcommittee

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Wildland firefighters and mental health - Wildfire Today

(7 days ago) WEBMental Health and Wellness is truly at the core of what drives the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters (GRWFF) mission, and they remain steadfast to …

https://wildfiretoday.com/2021/05/18/wildland-firefighters-and-mental-health/

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For wildland firefighters, another battle looms: for pay and mental

(7 days ago) WEBFour years ago, wildland firefighters concerned about both pay — an entry-level firefighter in 2021 could earn $13.45 an hour, lower than minimum wage for some …

https://andthewest.stanford.edu/2023/for-wildland-firefighters-another-battle-looms-for-pay-and-mental-health-care-to-match-their-growing-workload/

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Mental Health Wildland Firefighter Foundation

(7 days ago) WEBThe Wildland Firefighter Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new Mental Health program specifically designed for members of the Wildland Firefighter …

https://wffoundation.org/mentalhealth

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Wildland Firefighter Health: Current Knowledge for Body, …

(3 days ago) WEBWildland Firefighter Health: Current Knowledge for Body, Mind, and Well -Being . Brief Talks and Discussions . Tues-Thurs May 31-June 2, 2022 . Event webpage: 12:55 …

https://www.nrfirescience.org/sites/default/files/FirefighterHealth_Agenda_Final_05312022.pdf

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Wildland firefighter health, wellness program announced at NIFC

(5 days ago) WEBSecretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced a new wildland firefighter health and wellness program at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise. This …

https://idahonews.com/news/local/wildland-firefighter-health-wellness-program-announced-at-nifc

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Wildland Firefighter Health: Some Burning Questions

(Just Now) WEBWildland fire smoke is a mixture of gases and particles such as carbon monoxide (CO) and respirable particulate matter (PM) that may cause short- and long …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2020/09/28/wildland-firefighter-health/

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A Deeper Look into Protecting Wildland Firefighter Safety and …

(2 days ago) WEBWildland firefighters perform a hazardous job in dangerous conditions. Their daily tasks pose risk of burns and other heat-related injuries or illnesses; slips, …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/04/29/wildland-ff-webinar/

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Firefighter mental health a priority, wildfire service says

(4 days ago) WEBAlex Lane's wildland firefighting career began in May 2015, and on her second day, Lane was called to a large, complex fire. She was working 16-hour days in …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-wildland-firefighter-mental-health-1.7189560

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use of wildland fire NWCG

(2 days ago) WEBThe 2023 Fire Year in Review module and 2024 Core Component Module Packages for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) are …

https://www.nwcg.gov/node/471851

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50th Annual EMS Week: May 19-25, 2024 - U.S. Fire Administration

(4 days ago) WEBThe USFA can help support your organization’s mission to achieve health, wellness and resilience with the following resources: Safety and Health Considerations …

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/about/usfa-events/2024-05-19-ems-week/

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Weyerhaueser, Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance Partner for …

(7 days ago) WEBWeyerhaeuser Company and Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) announced the launch of Fighting Fires Together, a campaign designed to increase …

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/05/15/weyerhaueser-firefighter-behavioral-health-alliance-partner-for-third-year/

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Risk Factors for Rhabdomyolysis Rhabdomyolysis CDC

(6 days ago) WEBWildland firefighter fact sheets. What Wildland Fire Fighters Need to Know about Rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis in Wildland Fire Fighters: A Patient …

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/rhabdo/risk-factors/index.html

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NJ firefighters face stress, trauma after fighting blazes, experts say

(Just Now) WEBDavaughnia Wilson. NorthJersey.com. 0:00. 2:00. Three times in one week, firefighters from small, mostly volunteer Bergen County departments faced tragedy …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/volunteer-firefighters-difficult-situations-fatal-fires-bergen-county-nj/7637557001/

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Critical Fire Safety Legislation

(9 days ago) WEB“This legislation is the first step in making this innovative technology fire-safe,” remarked Fire Chief John S. Butler, President and Board Chair of the International …

https://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/u.s.-house-of-representatives-passes-critical-fire-safety-legislation

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Meet The Team NJHW - North Jersey Health & Wellness

(4 days ago) WEBDerek B. Berberian is the lead medical doctor and owner of North Jersey Health & Wellness, LLC, which he founded in 2015. Dr. Berberian is board-certified in psychiatry …

https://njhwllc.com/meet-the-team/

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Derek B. Berberian, MD North Jersey Health & Wellness

(4 days ago) WEBDerek B. Berberian is the lead medical doctor and the founder/ medical director of North Jersey Health & Wellness, LLC, which he founded in 2015. Dr. Berberian is board …

https://njhwllc.com/team-members/derek-b-berberian-md/

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Recent News University of Arizona News

(7 days ago) WEBFirefighters are diagnosed with prostate cancer at a rate 1.21 times higher than the general population, possibly because of chemical exposures, a new study finds. …

https://news.arizona.edu/news/ua-expert-warns-challenges-posed-wildland-fires

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S.4343 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A bill to establish and …

(1 days ago) WEBSummary of S.4343 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A bill to establish and maintain a coordinated program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4343

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One active wildland fire in Northeast Region - Elliot Lake News

(5 days ago) WEBThere is 1 active wildland fire in the Northeast Region, which is the only new fire since the last report. Pembroke 2 (PEM002) was confirmed on May 16 and is under …

https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/local-news/one-active-wildland-fire-in-northeast-region-8759139

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Planning for wildfire: 13 foothills agencies meet in Genesee Park …

(8 days ago) WEBOn May 11, 13 west metro fire and related agencies came together to prepare for such circumstances. Eighty-two firefighters and other personnel brought 33 fire rigs …

https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/05/15/planning-for-wildfire-13-foothills-agencies-meet-in-genesee-park-for-wildland-fire-training/

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Coral Springs Expands Clinician Team To Support Firefighters

(2 days ago) WEBCristina Serrano is the newest member of Coral Springs’s clinician team providing support for firefighters and other workers facing mental health challenges.

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/coral-springs/sections/health-and-wellness/articles/coral-springs-expands-clinician-team-to-support-firefighters-and-other-workers-facing-mental-health-challenges

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Open Committee Positions Texas Commission on Fire Protection

(Just Now) WEBThe Health & Wellness Committee of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection plays a critical role in promoting and safeguarding the physical and mental …

https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/become-committee-member

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