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Mon., August 18:
Behavioral Health |
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 Focus on Behavioral Health
By the NVFC
The responsibilities of fighting fires and responding to emergencies are stressful both physically and mentally. Firefighters and other first responders are at a greater risk for such behavioral health concerns as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Taking care of your mental health is as important as managing your physical health.
What you can do today:
• Remind department members to seek help if they feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Create and distribute a listing of available resources and support systems within the department and the community. Full Article |
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Tues., August 19:
Nutrition |
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Firefighter Combat Challenge Record Breaker Outlines Nutrition Tips
With Juliet Draper
Nutrition is a huge part of performance as a firefighter and an athlete. We must fuel the machine, or the machine won't run. We need to look at volume (how much), frequency (how often), and quality (how good). Full Article |
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 Focus on Nutrition
By the NVFC
A healthy diet is an important component of your overall health. Proper nutrition will lessen your risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes, as well as help you maintain your strength and energy so you can perform your duties as a first responder. Full Article |
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Wed., August 20:
Heart Health |
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FDNY Fitness Steps to a Healthy Heart
By Kevin Malley and David Spierer —
'Get Firefighter Fit'
Training is a lot like taking your family on vacation. First you decide where you want to go, then you do a little research and map it out. Finally, just before leaving, you get the car thoroughly serviced for the ride. Full Article |
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Focus on Heart Health
By the NVFC
Heart attacks are the number one cause of line-of-duty firefighter deaths. Heart disease affects 80 million Americans, and the emergency services are not immune. In fact, the stress of emergency response creates an increased risk of heart attack. Full Article |
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Thurs., August 21:
Lung Health |
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Focus on Lung Health
By the NVFC
Firefighters face many occupational dangers to their respiratory system, including exposure to smoke, carbon monoxide, and particle matter from building collapses, as well as potential contact with materials that cause chronic diseases, such as asbestos.
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Fri., August 22:
Diabetes |
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 Living with Diabetes in the Fire Service
By Station Officer Tim Hoy, London Fire Brigade
Founder of the International Register of Firefighters with Diabetes
It's almost 20 years since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. At that time, insulin-treated diabetes was absolutely proscribed for operational firefighters, so my future looked pretty grim back in 1989.
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 Focus on Diabetes
By the NVFC
Diabetes affects more than 20 million Americans. Up to 75 percent of people with diabetes develop heart and blood vessel diseases. Diabetes can also lead to stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems.
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Behavioral Health: Minding Stress on the Job
Behavioral Health Resources and Tips
Eat right, feel right
On the Road to Fitness: Dietary Suggestions
Nutrition Resources and Tips
Heart Health: 'Talk-test' your way to personal fitness
My Steps to Fitness
Heart Health Resources and Tips
Cancer: You're not alone
Lung Health Resources and Tips
Diabetes Resources and Tips