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<title>Wis. firefighter fights and beats Stage 4 colon cancer</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/1450585-Wis-firefighter-fights-and-beats-Stage-4-colon-cancer/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Jenna Sachs FOX6 MILWAUKEE, Wis. &mdash; From fighting fires, to fighting Stage 4 cancer, a Milwaukee firefighter has defied the odds, and Kristin Ciganek&rsquo;s story has sparked change in the Milwaukee Fire Department. When a call comes in, fire officials rush to action. It is a system of urgency, reliance and camaraderie &mdash; even when a comrade is missing. Lieutenant Kristin Ciganek hasn&rsquo;t ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 14:23:02 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Firefighters focus on preventing heart attacks</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/1449586-Firefighters-focus-on-preventing-heart-attacks/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Julie Crothers Clarion Ledger FORT WAYNE, Ind. &mdash; The alarm sounds, and the earsplitting tones echo through the firehouse. In a dash, men and women donning heavy outfits and helmets jump aboard fire trucks. Less than 90 seconds later, they are out the door and down the street, headed to a vehicle crash, fire or other medical emergency. In a matter of seconds, firefighters go from sitting at ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:18:27 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ways to beat dehydration</title>
<author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Lindsey]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/1448447-Ways-to-beat-dehydration/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Summertime is quickly approaching; for some it is already here. We need to begin to think about the effects of the summer weather on personnel. There is absolutely nothing that compares or takes the place of hydration. This is the time you need to remind personnel that hydration is not done when they arrive on the scene of an incident, rather hydration begins before even coming on duty. Water is the ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 23:14:56 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Wake up: Tricks to conquering the nightshift</title>
<author><![CDATA[Kenneth G. Lavelle, MD, FACEP, FF/NREMT-P]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/1448442-Wake-up-Tricks-to-conquering-the-nightshift/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Our bodies weren't designed to be sleep deprived or work the nightshift; here are some ways ease the transition.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 22:53:00 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>This medic kit could save a firefighter's life</title>
<author><![CDATA[Robert Avsec]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/1447497-This-medic-kit-could-save-a-firefighters-life/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[They are cheap, compact and disposable; these quick medic kits are simple to build and carry on every apparatus.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 19:53:08 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to cope with firefighter non-LODDs</title>
<author><![CDATA[Ronald J. Siarnicki]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Ronald-Siarnicki/articles/1446537-How-to-cope-with-firefighter-non-LODDs/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Just because the firefighters did not die in the line of duty does not mean their fellow firefighters can cope with the loss without help.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 17:18:02 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>3 steps to prevent after-incident heart attacks</title>
<author><![CDATA[Ronald J. Siarnicki]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Ronald-Siarnicki/articles/1419711-3-steps-to-prevent-after-incident-heart-attacks/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Fatal heart attacks can strike several hours after the fire is out; this kills about 10 firefighters per year, but doesn't have to.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:17:56 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>27 fire service families I won't meet this year</title>
<author><![CDATA[Ronald J. Siarnicki]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Ronald-Siarnicki/articles/1406979-27-fire-service-families-I-wont-meet-this-year/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[With the right steps, even more line of duty deaths can be prevented.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:40:12 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>4 key areas for firefighters strength training </title>
<author><![CDATA[Matthew Wenning]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/matthew-wenning/articles/1361024-4-key-areas-for-firefighters-strength-training/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The types of work typical of firefighting requires specific types of strength-building exercises.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:55:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fitness and reducing firefighter injuries</title>
<author><![CDATA[Bryan Fass]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Bryan-Fass/articles/1272919-Fitness-and-reducing-firefighter-injuries/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[It doesn't matter how advanced tools become. Without a physical training that includes balance of strength, mobility and flexibility, your chance of getting hurt moving patients is still high.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:17:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to stay injury free</title>
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<description><![CDATA[From a sports medicine and corrective exercise science perspective, focus on these three simple daily activities.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:40:37 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Prevent injuries when training for fitness</title>
<author><![CDATA[Tony Vitalie]]></author>
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<description><![CDATA[Over my career I have seen many firefighter injuries...some on-duty injuries and some off-duty injuries. The most regrettable injuries are those that are preventable, and even more so, those that occur as part of one's fitness program. It is obviously counterproductive to incur any injury during your fitness training. The whole point is to increase your career longevity, performance and overall health ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 5 May 2011 23:04:28 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to prevent knee injuries</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/tips/1029781-How-to-prevent-knee-injuries/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Firefighting is a job that requires you to be able to step up and down, squat and kneel frequently, which can pose potential problems for your knees. Here are some exercises you can do to prevent injury and pain.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:08:55 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Strong at heart</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Heart attacks are the number one cause of on-duty firefighter deaths. Heart disease affects 80 million Americans, and the emergency services are not immune. In fact, the stress put on the heart and body by emergency response activities creates an increased risk of heart attack...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:52:25 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Strength for life</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/tips/867727-Strength-for-life/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Practicing good fitness and nutrition are key factors in achieving a healthy heart, body, and mind...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:41:40 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Last Chance to Participate in NVFC&#8217;s Firefighter Behavioral Health Survey</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/health/official-announcements/1311158-Last-Chance-to-Participate-in-NVFCs-Firefighter-Behavioral-Health-Survey/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Survey will close on Friday, July 13 Members of the fire and emergency services regularly respond to traumatic events and face a variety of daily stressors that can have lasting effects on their mental and emotional well-being. Tragically, some first responders do not receive the help that they need to adequately deal with these issues and decide to take their own life. The National Volunteer Fire Council ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 5 Jul 2012 21:55:26 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>At NYC Conference, IAFF Leaders Focus on Life-Saving Health, Safety and EMS Initiatives</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/health/official-announcements/1103461-At-NYC-Conference-IAFF-Leaders-Focus-on-Life-Saving-Health-Safety-and-EMS-Initiatives/</link>
<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK &ndash; Local union leaders of the International Association of Fire Fighters from across North America will get the latest training on health, safety and EMS issues at one of the largest first responder educational forums in the nation. More than 2,000 union leaders will attend the John P. Redmond Symposium/Dominick Barbera EMS Conference, a biennial event of the IAFF that reflects its commitment ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:02:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>USFA and the International Association of Fire Fighters Release Study on Fire Service Respiratory Diseases</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/health/official-announcements/881038-USFA-and-the-International-Association-of-Fire-Fighters-Release-Study-on-Fire-Service-Respiratory-Diseases/</link>
<description><![CDATA[United States Fire AdministrationEmmitsburg, MD &mdash; The United States Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), announces the release of Respiratory Diseases and the Fire Service, a report discussing the findings of a long-term study intended to examine and improve the occupational health of firefighters. &quot;USFA is committed to enhancing ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:59:23 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Deadline for World Trade Center Workers to Register for Workers' Compensation Approaches</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/health/official-announcements/863955-Deadline-for-World-Trade-Center-Workers-to-Register-for-Workers-Compensation-Approaches/</link>
<description><![CDATA[People who performed rescue, recovery, or clean-up work at the World Trade Center have until Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, to register with the New York State Workers' Compensation Board to preserve their eligibility for future benefits, should they ever need them.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 6 Aug 2010 20:00:50 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>'Fight Cancer with Fire' tickets on sale for Firefighter Cancer Support Network Gala September 19</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/health/official-announcements/849019-Fight-Cancer-with-Fire-tickets-on-sale-for-Firefighter-Cancer-Support-Network-Gala-September-19/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Tickets to attend "Fight Cancer with Fire," a gala event to benefit the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), are now on sale at the non-profit's website at www.FirefighterCancerSupport.org. This year's gala will feature performances by visual artist Michael Israel and comedienne Paula Poundstone, and will be hosted by Los Angeles television reporter Rick Chambers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:12:15 UTC</pubDate>

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