@FirewellHealth

Firefighters and scientists working together to improve #firefighter health and safety through research.

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Today, we honor the 343 FDNY members and one New York City fire patrolman killed on Sept. 11, 2001, the thousands of others who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks, and all those who have died since from WTC-related illnesses. Twenty-five years later, we will #NeverForget.
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Are you interested in cancer detection for firefighters? Researchers at McMaster University are interested in hearing from firefighters, caregivers, and health professionals aged 16+ about the most important topics and questions to address for Canadian cancer detection guidelines for firefighters. Give your input in this 15-minute survey: surveys.mcmaster.ca/limesurv… Provide your input by July 27th at PM EST. Your participation in this research study is voluntary and will not affect employment, access to services, or professional standing. #GuidelineDevelopment #Firefighters
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Êtes-vous intéressé(e) par la détection du cancer chez les pompiers ? Les chercheurs de l’Université McMaster souhaitent recueillir l’avis de pompiers, de proches aidants et de professionnels de la santé âgés de 16 ans et plus sur les sujets et les questions les plus importants à aborder dans les lignes directrices canadiennes sur la détection du cancer chez les pompiers. Donnez votre avis dans ce sondage de 15 minutes : surveys.mcmaster.ca/limesurv… Faites part de votre avis avant le 27 juillet à 23 h 59 EST. Votre participation à cette étude de recherche est volontaire et n’aura aucun impact sur votre emploi, votre accès aux services ou votre statut professionnel. #DéveloppementDesLignesDirectrices #Pompiers
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After identifying and refining our scope for guideline project on cancer detection in firefighters, we will gather feedback and suggestions from health professionals and firefighters for guideline questions through a survey in May. This feedback will ensure the guideline developed meets the needs of health professionals and firefighters. Join our newsletter to receive the survey! forms.office.com/Pages/Respo… #ClinicalGuidelines #HealthResearch #EvidenceBased #CancerPrevention #EarlyDetection #Firefighter #PublicHealth #OccupationalHealth #GuidelineDevelopment #KnowledgeTranslation

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🚒 Calling Canadian fire service leaders! Join our national study on PeerOnCall, a peer support mobile platform for firefighters. ✔️ Free app access ✔️ Training + support ✔️ National peer network Be part of shaping the future of firefighter mental health! @CdnFireChiefs
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Did you know firefighters face a 9% higher risk of cancer diagnosis—and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer than the general public? Behind every number is someone who risks their life to protect ours. That's why the McMaster University Cochrane Canada and GRADE Centres are developing Canada's first evidence-based guidelines for cancer detection in firefighters. We're just getting started—and there's so much more to come. 👉 Join our newsletter to stay informed and help us spread awareness. forms.office.com/Pages/Respo… #Firefighters #CancerAwareness #OccupationalHealth #PublicHealth #FirefighterHealth #HealthResearch #WorkplaceSafety

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CRACKYL Magazine and @FirewellHealth are proud to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the connection between firefighter health research and real-world application across Canada. This collaboration brings together Firewell’s research expertise and CRACKYL’s national platform and reach within the fire service to support the advancement, translation, and adoption of critical health and wellness insights for firefighters. Link to Press Release below! crackyl.com/crackyl-and-fire… #firefighter #fire #wellness #health #firedept #firedepartment #science
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🚒🩺 Help improve cancer detection for firefighters across Canada. We are inviting healthcare professionals, health service providers, firefighters of all types, researchers, health economists, and policymakers who currently provide, manage, or receive care or services relating to cancer detection for firefighters to develop new Canadian guidelines and resources. 👉 Learn more & apply here: firewell.ca/call-for-partici…
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Excellente nouvelle ! 🚒🩺 Dr Robby Nieuwlaat, directeur du centre Cochrane Canada de l’université McMaster, et Dr Wojtek Wiercioch, directeur du centre GRADE de l’université McMaster, ont reçu un financement pour mener un projet national de trois ans et demi visant à élaborer les premières lignes directrices fondées sur des preuves pour le dépistage du cancer chez les pompiers, un groupe à haut risque de cancer. Lancé pendant le Mois de la sensibilisation au cancer chez les pompiers, ce projet comble une lacune importante dans notre système de santé. Pour en savoir plus sur le projet, cliquez ici : firewell.ca/fr/resources/lig… Inscrivez-vous à notre bulletin d’information pour recevoir des mises à jour sur le projet et savoir comment y participer : forms.office.com/r/raL7fcwYp… #FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth #FirefighterHealth #CancerPrevention #EvidenceBasedCare #ResearchFunding @FirewellHealth
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Great news! 🚒🩺 Dr. Robby Nieuwlaat, director of the McMaster Cochrane Canada Centre, and Dr. Wojtek Wiercioch, director of the McMaster GRADE Centre, have received funding to lead a 3.5-year national project to develop Canada’s first evidence-based cancer detection guidelines for firefighters, a group at an elevated risk of cancer. Launching during #FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth, this project addresses a critical gap in our healthcare system. Learn more about the project here: firewell.ca/resources/guidel… Sign up for our newsletter for project updates and to find out how to participate: forms.office.com/r/raL7fcwYp… #FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth #FirefighterHealth #CancerPrevention #EvidenceBasedCare #ResearchFunding @FirewellHealth
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🚨 Help shape a national peer support network for firefighters across Canada 🇨🇦 We're seeking input from firefighters, leaders & family members @CdnFireChiefs Sessions held online. Learn more & sign up: shorturl.at/08jLy 📧 [email protected]
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💡Sex & gender shape how Veterans experience chronic pain. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ From access to care to recovery, it matters. 📊 View the infographic: acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aai… #VeteransHealth #SexAndGender #PainResearch #HealthEquity #ChronicPain #VeteransCare
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💡Are sex & gender considered in chronic pain research for Veterans? Dr. Joy MacDermid’s work shows why it matters — especially for women Veterans. 🎥youtu.be/T_2AdaI89FA 🌐acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aai… #ChronicPain #VeteranHealth #SexAndGender #CPCoE
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The Great Canadian Fire Census 2025 has launched! Keep up the great work @cdnfirechiefs: over 100 surveys done so far! Submit by Friday to win this week's prize, a free FRC 2025 registration. Survey closes June 20 2025: cafc.ca/Welcome2025Census #EveryFireDepartmentCounts
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📢NEW PUBLICATION ALERT! @SoundtheSirenNS study's key finding: the importance of the "Fire Family" as a significant aspect of the organizational culture & support system for volunteer firefighters in rural Nova Scotia. 🔗article below
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It’s that time of year again! @cdnfirechiefs welcome speaker proposals for presentation at Fire Rescue Canada 2025! Get your best ideas in here: cafc.ca/page/Call-For-Speake… March 24, 2025.
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Interested in learning how your department can improve firefighter cancer prevention behaviours? Join us in @CdnFireChiefs new program, Rapid Response in Firefighter Cancer Prevention. Sign up for the March 6 class here cafc.ca/page/Cancerpreventio…
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Research led by @UniLancs Professor Anna Stec published in @JrnlEnvirOccMed has found that over a quarter of surveyed #firefighters who attended the #GrenfellTower fire are now suffering from long-term health disorders. Read more 👉ow.ly/njP150Uzc9G @fbunational
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The January 2025 Dispatch is here: - FIREWELLResearch: female firefighters' reproductive health; work-related shoulder disorders - other research: mental health, physical fitness - cancer resources 🔗in reply 👇
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🔥🎗️ As we close out Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month, the IAFF remains committed to supporting members in advocating for their health and well-being — throughout their careers and into retirement. Find resources here ➡️ iaff.org/cancer-awareness-mo…
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