The Health & Safety Committee is excited to highlight Oconee County Emergency Services' Rescue 1 and their Rehab Trailer for the November Safety Spotlight.....

The Health & Safety Committee is excited to kick off a new series, Safety Spotlight, where we celebrate departments or individuals who are taking a proactive approach towards creating a safe culture within the fire service, have developed a program related to health and safety within the department, or goes above and beyond in the realm of health and safety. ....

Your favorite family-friend game night activity just got a Health and Safety upgrade. Play along with the Health and Safety Committee’s bingo to be entered to win a prize giveaway!....

The Health & Safety Committee member Michael Medeiros tackled how to reduce sugar in your diet for their November message.....

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January has been designated as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month by the International Association of Firefighters.....

I am pleased to provide you this update regarding the South Carolina Firefighter Cancer Health Care Benefit Plan.....

Hydration before, during, and after physical activity is important, but it is more so in the heat.....

While on duty, most firefighters get little to no exercise, which in turn places them at a larger risk for cardiac problems. While firefighters have to be prepared for any circumstance, many are unfortunately not ready for the adrenaline dump that occurs to the system. ....

It’s no secret that firefighters and first responders will bear witness to pain and suffering more than the average person which may cause a shift in mental health, from burnout or anxiety to post-traumatic stress. ....