Fire-Rescue 2025: Dr. Jahnke is delivering second keynote

April 18, 2025

As a reminder, there is no registration for conference and Fire-Rescue classes are first-come, first-served.

About the presentation.

View from the Top: The Latest and Greatest in Firefighter Health and Wellness Research offers a high-impact overview of the state of the science related to cancer, cardiovascular disease, behavioral health, and reproductive health in the fire service. This keynote highlights the most pressing health threats facing firefighters today—along with the latest science shaping prevention, early detection, and policy change. Attendees will learn about emerging cancer research efforts, the newest evidence on cardiovascular disease, mental health research that moves beyond PTSD, and new insights into reproductive risks tied to fire service exposures. The session emphasizes how leadership, organizational culture, and research partnerships can translate evidence into action. Designed for fire service leaders and health champions, this talk delivers the big picture and concrete takeaways. The message is clear: we know more than ever before—and it’s time to lead with it.