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Press release from the FCFRD News Blog:
June 22, 2021
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has proclaimed June 20 through June 26, 2021, as Safety Stand Down Week. This year's theme is "Rebuild Rehab" focusing on the critical importance of physical and physiological rehab to mitigate the physiological and mental impacts of firefighting.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department firefighters and paramedics will spend time during the week to focus on safety, health, training, and education. Informational videos will be provided each shift to include discussion topics on nutrition, heart health, heat hydration, and exposure mitigation. The goal is to provide education and helpful solutions to some of the harmful impacts of firefighting and emergency response and ensure everyone is ready to respond to the next emergency.
Safety Stand Down is a joint initiative of the IAFC, the National Volunteer Fire Council, and the National Fire Protection Association.
This press release was produced by the FCFRD News Blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.
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