How to Support a Crew Member From Treatment
Sep 2024
Explore guidelines on supporting crew members returning from treatment, including tips on communication, respecting modified workloads, and education.
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Coping Checklist for Patients
Sep 2024
Provides a self-assessment checklist to help cancer patients identify healthy coping strategies, address distress, and connect with peer support networks. -
ACS-IAFF Presentation for Locals
Sep 2024
Details joint IAFF and American Cancer Society support services, lodging assistance, and transport initiatives protecting fire fighters facing occupational cancer risks. -
Adjusting to Life with Cancer
Sep 2024
Outlines coping strategies, emotional support resources, and mental health guidance for fire fighters adjusting to a cancer diagnosis and life after treatment. -
Distress Screening
Sep 2024
Outlines essential distress symptoms, self-assessment tools, and mental health support resources for fire fighters and cancer patients navigating treatment and recovery. -
Defective Remote Speaker Microphone on Motorola APX NEXT Radios
Sep 2024
Highlights safety alerts, malfunction symptoms, and immediate replacement procedures for defective Motorola XVE500 remote speaker microphones used by fire fighters. -
Large Vehicle Tire Fires
Sep 2024
Explains the explosive process of large vehicle tire fires, shock wave injury thresholds, and specific tactical hazard zones for responders. -
IAFF-ACS Overview Document
Aug 2024
Outlines the joint IAFF and American Cancer Society initiative providing prevention programs, patient support services, legislative advocacy, and research funding. -
Responding to Train Derailments with Vent and Burn Considerations
Aug 2024
Outlines emergency response safety considerations, NTSB findings, and strict protocols regarding the use of vent and burn procedures during train derailments. -
National Recovery & Suicide Prevention Month
Aug 2024
IAFF General President highlights the importance of recovery, suicide prevention, and behavioral health resources available to support fire fighters and emergency responders.