Total Wellness
Dec 2025
Learn how fire fighters can support total wellness by addressing physical health, mental well-being, cancer prevention, exposure reduction, and healthy lifestyle practices throughout their careers.
Mental Health
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Cancer Resources and Support Networks for Fire Fighters and Caregivers
Dec 2025
Explore trusted IAFF cancer resources, support services, and educational tools to help fire fighters prevent occupational cancer, navigate treatment, and support long-term health. -
Supporting Family Members and Loved Ones of Fire Fighters with Cancer
Dec 2025
Learn how fire fighters and their families can access emotional support, practical resources, and coping strategies while navigating a cancer diagnosis and recovery together. -
Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis
Dec 2025
Learn how fire fighters can confidently share a cancer diagnosis with family, coworkers, and their department while accessing support, workplace resources, and recovery guidance. -
Receiving and Processing a Cancer Diagnosis
Dec 2025
Learn what fire fighters should know after receiving a cancer diagnosis, including treatment options, workplace benefits, support resources, and next steps for recovery. -
Taking Care of You
May 2025
Learn practical self-care strategies to help fire fighters improve mental health, build resilience, manage stress, and know when to seek behavioral health support. -
Talking to Your Kids After Disaster
Oct 2024
Learn how to have tough conversations about mental health, recognize when someone may be struggling, and connect fire fighters and their families with support and behavioral health resources. -
Power of Family Connection (Zemlok zoom)
Sep 2024
Empowers fire fighters to prioritize mental health by cultivating strong family connections and balanced identities beyond their professional service to prevent burnout and isolation. -
The Power and Connection of Family
Sep 2024
Explore this article by Dr. Rachelle Zemlok on how family connections and avoiding five key relationship pitfalls support fire fighter mental health. -
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.