Hearth-Healthy Firefighter E-news: July 2009
In this issue:
- Keep It Strong During National Firefighter Health Week, August 17-21
- Visit the NVFC Booth at Firehouse Expo
- NVFC Partners with Firehouse.com to Release Health and Safety Podcasts
- President Obama Signs Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
- Check Out the Latest Firefighter Health News from FireRescue1
- Oxnard (CA) Firefighters Participate in Heart Attack Study
- Heart-Healthy Tips: Meeting Your Daily Water Needs
- Heart-Healthy Firefighter July Challenge: Stay Hydrated
- Recipe: Rainbow Fruit Salad
- Calendar of Events
Keep It Strong During National Firefighter Health Week, August 17-21
When your department responds to a call, everyone needs to be at their best to get the job done safely. It takes a healthy heart, mind, and body to do the work of a first responder. National Firefighter Health Week, August 17-21, is your opportunity to focus on your total health so that you can keep it strong all year long for those who depend on you: your family, your department, and your community. Read full article.
Visit the NVFC Booth at Firehouse Expo
Will you be at Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, MD, July 21-26? Stop by booth #252 to learn more about the National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) key initiatives. The booth features resources that can benefit you and your department, including information about the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program, Fire Corps, the National Junior Firefighter Program, and the 3rd annual National Firefighter Health Week, which will be held August 17-21. Read full article.
NVFC Partners with Firehouse.com to Release Health and Safety Podcasts
As part of Fire/EMS Safety, Health, and Survival Week (or Safety Week) in June, the NVFC teamed up with Firehouse.com to release a series of podcasts on several important health and safety topics. These podcasts are now available on the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program web site at www.healthy-firefighter.org and at www.firehouse.com. Read full article.
President Obama Signs Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
More than 400,000 Americans die of tobacco-related illnesses each year. Nearly one third of all fatalities from heart disease - the leading cause of death in the United States – are linked to smoking, making tobacco use the single most preventable cause of heart disease and stroke. More than 8 million Americans suffer from at least one serious illness caused by smoking. In response to these alarming statistics, President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act on June 22. This legislation grants authority to regulate tobacco products to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read full article.
Check Out the Latest Firefighter Health News from FireRescue1
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| Five Points for First Responder Fitness By Bryan Fass, FireRescue1 Columnist To celebrate and reflect upon this year's Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week, I thought it appropriate to elaborate on the five key health points put forth by the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Read more... | |||||
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Oxnard (CA) Firefighters Participate in Heart Attack Study
By Adam Foxman, Ventura County StarHeart attacks are the number one killer of on-duty firefighters in the United States, but despite volumes of research, scientists don’t know exactly why, or how they might be prevented. With the help of the Oxnard Fire Department, a new, federally funded study hopes to begin answering those questions. Read full article.
Heart-Healthy Tips: Meeting Your Daily Water Needs
Ever notice how lifeless a house plant looks when you forget to water it? Just a little water and it seems to perk back up. Water is just as essential for our bodies and overall health because it is in every cell, tissue, and organ in your body. Read full article.
Heart-Healthy Firefighter July Challenge: Stay Hydrated
This July, challenge each of your department members to stay hydrated by drinking at least 48 ounces of water per day. View challenge.
Recipe: Rainbow Fruit Salad
Courtesy of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Cool off with this light and healthy summer pasta salad. View Recipe.
Calendar of Events
View a list of events the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program will be attending as well as nationally-recognized dates the Program would like to acknowledge.
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*The content of this E-news is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for advice from your physician. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues; only your healthcare provider should diagnose a medical condition and prescribe treatment. You may also wish to consult with your health care professional or nutritionist before starting a new diet or fitness regimen.