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<title>DC firefighters fall ill after hazmat call</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/1292042-DC-firefighters-fall-ill-after-hazmat-call/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[WUSA 9 WASHINGTON &mdash; A full shift of firefighters fell ill with symptoms of chemical exposure after working a fire earlier in the day, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. Around 9 p.m. Wednesday, all eight firefighters from the station at 1342 Florida Ave. NE had to be relieved by other fire crews. Those who fell ill complained of respiratory problems, vomiting, dizziness and burning eyes. They were ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 18:44:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Warning: Please do not feed the firefighters</title>
<author><![CDATA[Will Wyatt ]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/1290281-Warning-Please-do-not-feed-the-firefighters/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[One of the greatest challenges any emergency responder faces every day is the dilemma of what to eat. Now before we go any further in this, a serious public service announcement is in order. It would be almost criminally negligent of me not to use this platform I have been afforded to call attention to diet in our profession. Heart disease is a major factor in a lot of firefighter deaths and diet is ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 17:59:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Diabetic firefighters: Spot it and fix it</title>
<author><![CDATA[Kenneth G. Lavelle, MD, FACEP, FF/NREMT-P]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/1287803-Diabetic-firefighters-Spot-it-and-fix-it/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Issues involving medical conditions will continue to play a role in the fire service and those of us who care for firefighters need to be aware of these conditions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 18:18:58 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fla. program helps firefighters with addiction, depression</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/1287791-Fla-program-helps-firefighters-with-addiction-depression/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Marissa Bagg WPTV BOCA RATON, Fla. &mdash; Sean Riley was a 20 year law enforcement veteran with the San Diego Sheriff&#39;s Office, until he started using drugs. &quot;I was in the middle of alcoholism and drug addiction and I was indicted by the federal government for doctor shopping,&quot; says Riley. Riley lost his job and ended up in rehab. In 2009, he created Safe Call Now , a confidential ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:41:32 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Soda has no place in firefighter rehab</title>
<author><![CDATA[Jeffrey Lindsey]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/1287435-Soda-has-no-place-in-firefighter-rehab/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[You are at the incident scene and need a quick thirst quencher. You want to reach for that soda, but before you do, you may want to reconsider. In reality, soda should not be part of your arsenal of thirst quenchers on the incident scene or even at the fire station. The research on these drinks is startling. Mainstream news sources recently broadcast that Coke and Pepsi are changing their formula to ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 22:22:54 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>On-duty responder fitness: Pressing exercises</title>
<author><![CDATA[Bryan Fass]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Bryan-Fass/articles/1262261-On-duty-responder-fitness-Pressing-exercises/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The muscle imbalances from our job, specifically a chronic flexed and rounded posture, takes time to reverse.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:10:31 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>On-duty responder fitness: Abdominal training</title>
<author><![CDATA[Bryan Fass]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Bryan-Fass/articles/1189759-On-duty-responder-fitness-Abdominal-training/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Your abdominals' primary job is twofold: to create trunk stability and core/spine stiffness. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:06:14 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>On-duty responder fitness: Pulling exercises</title>
<author><![CDATA[Bryan Fass]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Bryan-Fass/articles/1171222-On-duty-responder-fitness-Pulling-exercises/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[One of the basic tenets of proper biomechanically based exercise, especially public safety based exercises, is to do two pulling movements for every push movement. Following this balanced approach allows you to start correcting some of the biomechanical faults your body possesses as well as create a stronger and more balanced body.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:33:14 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>The 'Big 6' on-duty stretches</title>
<author><![CDATA[Bryan Fass]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Bryan-Fass/articles/1161033-The-Big-6-on-duty-stretches/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Injury prevention, fitness and wellness are all important aspects of a career in public safety. Take it one step further and let's add easier lifting, transferring, moving, carrying, and transporting patients or objects in your job.

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<pubDate>Tue, 4 Oct 2011 23:37:07 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to stay injury free</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/tips/1077497-How-to-stay-injury-free/]]></link>
<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>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/tips/1039758-Prevent-injuries-when-training-for-fitness/]]></link>
<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>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/tips/867758-Strong-at-heart/]]></link>
<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>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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<title>Safety, Health and Survival Week 2010: Fit for Duty</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/health/official-announcements/769879-Safety-Health-and-Survival-Week-2010-Fit-for-Duty/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The International Association of Fire Chiefs and the International Association of Fire Fighters announced the theme for the 2010 Safety, Health and Survival Week: Fit for Duty.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:47:57 UTC</pubDate>

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