24 Jul 2020

6 part webinar series on firefighter cancer risk reduction.

Join the VCOS and NVFC for a 6 part webinar series, where one will explore some of the most important information one needs to know when it comes to firefighter cancer risk reduction. The webinar will also discuss the importance of early detection and what to do when a firefighter has cancer.

February 18: Exposure Documentation
Explore and learn about apps available for documentation that one can implement in one’s department. The Webinar will also discuss the national cancer registry and the importance of reporting.

April 14: Annual Physicals
Join to discuss the importance of annual physicals and options available to one and one’s department.

Importance of prevention and early detection

  • June 9: Decon Procedures
    Discussion on things to do as fire chief when one’s firefighter tells them they have cancer. Also talking about how one can prevent this conversation from happening. Join to explore decon procedure options for one’s department.
  • August 11: Cancer from a Survivor’s Perspective
    Hear about the impact of cancer from the perspective of three survivors, and learn about the importance of prevention and early detection.
  • October 13: To Be Determined
    Coming soon.
  • December 8: To be Announced
    Coming soon.