NVFC Health Week 2010

The fourth annual National Firefighter Health Week, an NVFC initiative to raise awareness of the issues and problems that can affect all firefighters, got under way Monday. FireRescue1 is partnering with the NVFC to offer a range of articles and resources this week to help you and your department be healthy.

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Nutrition for firefighters: 3 simple truths
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The next time you walk past a fast-food restaurant, look through the window and observe the consequences of adverse consumption
Strong at heart
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By the NVFCHeart 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 th...
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Strength for life
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By the NVFCPracticing good fitness and nutrition are key factors in achieving a healthy heart, body, and mind. These two components of a healthy lifestyle go hand-in-hand, lessening your risk of hi...
Stand strong against cancer
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By the NVFC Firefighters and emergency responders may face increased risk of cancer due to environmental and behavior factors. While research is still being conducted to determine if first responde...
Are you volunteering for cancer?
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Volunteer firefighters should consider that service can have permanent life effects
Proper PPE use protects firefighter health
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By the NVFCOne of the NVFC's Firefighter Health and Safety Priorities for departments is: Provide and require the proper use of full personal protective equipment (PPE). There are obvious safety re...
PPE basics: What's your excuse for not wearing it?
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Are we lazy, complacent, or maybe just stupid when it comes to wearing our personal protective equipment at all times?
Head strong: The importance of mental wellbeing
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By the NVFCMost people are aware of the physical demands that first response activities place on firefighters and other first responders. But it is important to also realize the impact that fightin...
Mental health challenges we face
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Behavioral health issues are as much a threat to a firefighter's overall safety as building construction, reduced staffing and response times
The Engine 2 Diet
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Firefighter turned author Rip Esselstyn talks about his book, "The Engine 2 Diet."
What should I eat during a shift?
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The secret to eating healthy on duty and on the go is planning
Kettlebell Exercise for Firefighters
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Lt. Anthony Grokaitis, of the Worcester, Mass., Fire Department, presents a Kettlebell Exercise. Visit ArtofStrength.com for more details.
Firefighter Fitness Warm-up
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Lt. Anthony Grokaitis, of the Worcester, Mass., Fire Department shows some warm-up exercises. Visit ArtofStrength.com for more details.
Mental health and firefighting
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Clip highlights the mental health issues that exist for firefighters and their families
Firefighters: The Ultimate Athletes
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By Michael Krueger, NSCA-CPT Imagine for a moment that you are a professional athlete. Your sport is a little different from what you watch on ESPN. On game day you don't know exactly what time you...
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