Posts by ZAM
Every first responder needs to read this! Improve your health TODAY
I have worked with first responders for over 15 years and I see and hear it all the time. Heck, I even try to use it myself. We are great at talking about our aspirations and most of the time we are even better at finding ways to put them off. Are…
Read MoreHow to Reduce Heart Disease in Firefighters
It’s been very well documented that the leading cause of firefighter-on-duty deaths is related to heart disease. Therefore any information regarding decreasing the chances of heart disease is very valuable to the firefighting community. I’ve recently been researching the correlation between cholesterol and heart disease and have found some interesting correlations that are not regularly…
Read MoreFirefighters and Cancer Prevention- Start Here to Reduce Your Risk
The latest research shows that firefighters are more likely to develop cancer than the general population. There are, however ways to reduce your risks. Here are the five best ways to reduce your risks of cancer as a firefighter, EMT, and/or medic. Over the past few years, cancer has been one of the most…
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