Maryland Firefighter Cancer Screening Grant: What Departments Need to Know
Maryland Firefighter Cancer Screening Grant: What Departments Need to KnowMaryland has opened a new funding opportunity to expand access to innovative cancer screening for firefighters. On September...
From Requirement to Reality: Building an Effective Firefighter Cancer Screening Program
From Requirement to Reality: Building an Effective Firefighter Cancer Screening ProgramFire departments across the country are placing greater emphasis on cancer prevention and early detection. But...
Beyond the Screening: Why Clinical Follow-Up Matters
Beyond the Screening: Why Clinical Follow-Up MattersPreventive screening can identify health concerns before they become obvious. But identifying a potential concern is only the beginning. Whether...
Maryland Firefighter Cancer Screening Law: 2026 Requirements for Volunteer Firefighters
Maryland Firefighter Cancer Screening Law: What Volunteer Firefighters Need to KnowMaryland has established new cancer screening requirements for the volunteer fire service. Effective July 1, 2026,...
TCFP Rule §435.33: What Texas Fire Departments Need to Know
TCFP Rule §435.33: What Texas Fire Departments Need to KnowThe Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) has adopted Rule §435.33, the administrative rule establishing the framework for...
10 Best Practices for Fire Departments Applying for AFG Wellness & Fitness Funding Before the June 22 Deadline
10 Best Practices for Fire Departments Applying for AFG Wellness & Fitness Funding Before the June 22 DeadlineThe Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application window is open. Professional...
AFG Grants Are Open: Why Firefighter Health Should Be Part of Your 2026 Funding Strategy
AFG Grants Are Open: Why Firefighter Health Should Be Part of Your 2026 Funding StrategyThe FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application period is officially open, with a deadline of...
Why NFPA 1580 Is a Game-Changer for Firefighter Health
Why NFPA 1580 Is a Game-Changer for Firefighter HealthModern firefighting exposes personnel to unprecedented health risks. Today's synthetic materials produce more toxic byproducts when they burn,...
Understanding the Transition: NFPA 1582 to NFPA 1580 Explained
Understanding the Transition: NFPA 1582 to NFPA 1580 ExplainedFire departments nationwide are adapting to the latest advancements in occupational health and wellness standards. The consolidation...
How Mobile Health Units Are Helping Fire Departments Stretch Tight Budgets
How Mobile Health Units Are Helping Fire Departments Stretch Tight Budgets Across the country, fire departments are being asked to do more with less, balancing tighter budgets, increasing call...