Science to the Station

Breaking Science: NFPA's four-point PPC sizing standard uses 4 measurements out of 200+ relevant ones. Ill-fitting protective clothing = falls, trips, reduced mobility, & + on-duty injury risk. New research: it's time for a data-driven fix. More + study: science2station.org/breaking

The CAVE: Chiefs Against Virtually Everything. @FireRescue1 's Chief Brian Schaeffer breaks down the research-backed reasons fire service leaders default to resistance over change and what disciplined courage actually looks like. Worth the read 👇 science2station.info/cave

Early bird registration is OPEN for #S2S2026 — Viva La Science! 🎉 📅 November 3–5 | 📍 Kansas City Lock in your rate before it's gone 👇 science2station.org/s2sconference #FirefighterHealth #ScienceToTheStation

Sneezing through shift? Your immune system isn't broken, it's just a little too enthusiastic right now. New Doc Talk covers allergy season basics, what to actually do about it, and why Benadryl deserves a second thought before your next shift. 🔗 : science2station.info/DocTalk

May the 4th seemed to be a trend for everyone. Revenge of the 5th? If you know, you know... and if you're part of the Science to the Station community, there's a good chance you definitely know!!! Happy Revenge of the 5th from the nerdiest corner of the fire & emergency galaxy!

NERDS: you've got mail. 📬 If you're an S2S member or past attendee, your exclusive early access registration link landed in your inbox yesterday, and it's live NOW. Early Nerdbirdgistration: $550. Didn't get the email? → info@science-alliance.org Kansas City | Nov 3–5, 2026

Today is International Firefighters Day! It's one of our favorite days of the year. 🔬🚒 To every firefighter out there, in every corner of the 🌎: thank you! Your health matters and we are in your corner! #InternationalFirefightersDay #ScienceToTheStation #FirefighterHealth

The Mandalorian protects Grogu with everything he's got. We protect firefighters & EMS providers with research on cancer, cardiovascular health, behavioral health, and more. Same energy. This is the way. 🔬⚔️

Every year our NERDS prove that science and the fire service are better together. 🔬🔥 📅 Nov 3–5 | Kansas City, MO 🔓 Members & alumn early access: May 4 🔓 Everyone: May 11 💥 Early bird $550 ends July 3 MORE → science2station.org/s2sconference

Peptides are everywhere right now: weight loss, performance, skincare. But "popular" ≠ "safe."
 New Doc Talk breaks down what peptides actually are, which ones are well-studied, and why even the good ones come with caveats.

Full video🔗: science2station.info/doctalk

Sleep is one of the biggest threats to firefighter health, and researchers need YOUR help to study it. The SHIFT Study is a FEMA-funded national survey on firefighter sleep, behavioral health, and well-being. Better data = better outcomes. 👉 bit.ly/Sleep-Research

Your department keeps launching initiatives that fizzle out. Sound familiar? Research shows 60-70% of organizational change fails, and fire departments feel that too. Our latest SCAN breaks down what actually works and what gets in the way. Read it at science2station.org/scholars-scans

The What Firefighters Want in 2026 survey is LIVE This year’s focus: training 
Not just how often, but whether it’s realistic, relevant, and actually supported by leadership. Your voice helps shape the future of the fire service. Take it here 👇
science2station.info/WhatFFsWant2026

🚨 NERD ALERT New resource: Elected Officials’ Guide to Supporting Firefighter Medical Evaluations. This gives policymakers clear science + practical policy options to support firefighter health. DOWNLOAD AT:
science2station.org/elected

BREAKING SCIENCE: New study shows firefighters can beat PTSD, insomnia & nightmares in 4 days 76.5% no longer met PTSD criteria after culturally adapted therapy retreat First controlled study of mental health treatment designed FOR firefighters MORE: science2station.org/breaking

From the Nerd Network: The Safety, Health & Survival Section is hosting a conversation on Crew Resource Management in the fire service. Communication, decision-making, and teamwork when seconds matter. March 19 | 11 AM ET Register:
science2station.info/shscoffee

Wildfires are already happening across the U.S., even in February. Smoke exposure, air quality, evacuation planning, and protecting homes in the Wildland Urban Interface are all becoming more important as fires expand into where people live. Watch here:
science2station.info/DocTalk

Mark your calendars. The Science to the Station Conference is headed to Kansas City. 📅 Nov 3–5, 2026
🎲 Theme: Vintage Vegas Researchers, clinicians, and fire service professionals coming together to advance firefighter health through evidence. For now… save the date.

Introducing S.C.A.N. (Science – Conditions, Actions, & Needs) from our Fire & EMS Scholars Alliance. Our first release tackles PFAS exposure + cancer risk and centers on the hierarchy of contamination control. Download it here:
science2station.org/scholars-scans

We said we were going to make science usable.
We meant it. The first Breaking Science infographic on PFAS exposure in U.S. firefighters is live. Exposure isn’t random. It’s shaped by behavior + policy. Download it, print it, use it:
science2station.org/breaking