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Checklist: Firefighter health for the long haul

Your go-to resource for aligning health and safety practices with career longevity and a fulfilling retirement

Firefighters face cumulative health risks throughout their careers, from operational exposures to the physical demands of the job. While departments continue to implement policies and equipment to reduce risk, individual habits and crew culture also play a critical role in protecting long-term health.

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This practical checklist helps firefighters and department leaders evaluate everyday practices that support healthier careers and improved longevity in the fire service.

The checklist focuses on four core areas that influence long-term firefighter health and career sustainability:

  1. How to reduce exposure over the long term
  2. Leadership, culture and shared responsibility
  3. Health monitoring and self-advocacy
  4. Recovery and resilience as you age

Use the checklist to review these key practices that can help you reduce cumulative risk and support healthier, longer careers in the fire service.

Fill out the form on this page to download the “Firefighter health for the long haul” checklist.


 
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