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July 20, 2022

New National Mental Health Hotline launched July 16. What to know about 988.

WASHINGTON — Calling for help in a mental health crisis will now be simple as remembering a new three-digit hotline. The 988 crisis number went live nationwide on July 16, 2022, designed to make it easier to get the services currently offered through the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number — 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK). That line […]

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July 20, 2022

The Threat is Real: How Firefighters can Protect against Skin Cancer

With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn It’s common knowledge that firefighters face an increased risk of developing many types of cancer, hence our increased efforts to minimize firefighters’ exposure to the chemicals, chemical compounds, and carcinogens found on the fire ground. But did you know […]

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July 20, 2022

How to Respond to a Drowning Incident

Share these resources with your community members so they are better prepared to prevent and respond to drowning incidents On average, 11 drowning deaths occur every day in the United States, based on 2010-2019 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Drowning also is the second most common cause of death for […]

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July 9, 2022

NFPA encourages swimmers and boaters to know the risks of electric shock drowning in pools and at marinas

June 23, 2022 – With summer here and the July 4th holiday weekend just around the corner, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is reminding people about potential electrical hazards that exist in swimming pools and hot tubs, onboard boats, on docks and piers, and in waters surrounding boats, marinas, and launch ramps. While most people are unaware of […]

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July 8, 2022

NFPA featured in Global Business Leaders Magazine

NFPA is featured as one of Global Business Leaders Magazine’s “20 Companies Everyone Should Know in 2022”. The issue’s cover story on our organization and CEO Jim Pauley is centered around the transformative ways that NFPA is revolutionizing the safety and standards industries, by building on a rich 125-year history to chart its future. It […]

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July 8, 2022

Fire Department Poster Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Now Available

Maintaining a diverse and inclusive fire department membership are two keys to increasing recruitment and retention rates. To highlight this and provide a resource to departments, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and On the Job and Off partnered to create a new poster that departments can use to educate their members on these important […]

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