Provider's Guide for Firefighter Health & OB/GYN Resources

Logos of five organizations related to fire safety and response, including First Responder Center for Excellence and National Volunteer Fire Council.

 Every firefighter needs to take control of their own health care and ensure their providers are aware of the physical and mental health stress common for firefighters.

Firefighter health risk awareness document with logos of firefighting organizations. Text highlights increased health risks for firefighters, such as cancer and mental health issues. Emphasizes the importance of medical evaluations and collaboration with primary care providers. Image of a firefighter in gear with flames in the background. NVFC and other logos are present.

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Infographic providing a guide to firefighter medical evaluations, highlighting increased risks for cancer, mental health concerns, and cardiovascular events. It discusses cardiovascular disease, screening recommendations, and firefighters' physical demands. Includes a QR code and a link for more resources.

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Infographic titled 'OB/Gyn Health Resource Guide for Firefighters.' It outlines essential job tasks affecting health, pregnancy outcomes, increased miscarriage risk, and pre-term labor statistics for female firefighters. The right side features an image of firefighters in gear and a QR code link for further resources.

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Logo of the Center for Fire Rescue & EMS Health Research featuring a shield design with red and blue sections.
Red logo with a stylized 'W' and flames inside a circle, below it reads 'Women in Fire.'

Dr. Edwards from Tennessee Tech University speaks on mental health within the fire service and the unique circumstances that drive it.

Dr. Kannler speaks about Melanoma risk within the fire service

Dr. Burgess from the University of Arizona speaks about Cancer risks within the fire service.

Dr. Koval provides an overview of the Provider Guide

Dr. Denise Smith, covers cardiovascular health among firefighters

 Screening Tools

Behavioral Health Screening Tools:

PHQ-9

AUDIT & CAGE for Alcohol Screening