September 16, 2022

Mental Wellness Check-Ins: What they are and how they Help

The primary goal of mental wellness check-ins is to provide public safety employees with increased quality of life as well as tools to manage their response to stress and trauma […]

September 16, 2022

Occupational Cancer in the Fire Service

Training, resources and best practices for preventing occupational cancer in the fire service. Firefighters have much higher rates of cancer than the residents they serve. This is due to carcinogen […]

September 2, 2022

Firefighters told to wear Protective Gear less to limit exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’ linked to Cancer

A firefighters union and a chiefs association are both warning members that the protective gear firefighters wear poses a health risk because it can contain PFAS, synthetic chemicals associated with issues […]

September 2, 2022

Longmeadow Fire Department is ‘Always Training’

LONGMEADOW – They’re the first call in a fire or medical emergency for the town’s 15,853 residents. They’re also responsible for rescue calls on three miles of the Connecticut River […]

September 2, 2022

NFPA announces “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape” as theme for Fire Prevention Week

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has announced “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape™” as the theme for Fire Prevention WeekTM, October 9-15, reinforcing the critical importance of developing a home […]

September 2, 2022

Women Fire Fighters Study: Evaluation of Exposures & Toxicity

The Firefighter Cancer Cohort Study (FFCCS) is seeking assistance from career and volunteer female firefighters from across New England. Researchers from the Center for Firefighter Health Collaborative Research will be […]

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Longmeadow Fire Department is ‘Always Training’

NFPA announces “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape” as theme for Fire Prevention Week

Women Fire Fighters Study: Evaluation of Exposures & Toxicity

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