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ANNOUNCEMENT - New online webinar on 1/23/24-"Thrive On Duty:Optimize Your Sleep & Stress" watch for details this week. Tix on sale 12/11/23 @ 12:00AM. Proceeds benefit 5ATFC Foundation Account! One Family - One Mission! #sleepdeprivation #stress #burnout

October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month. DYK that men are at risk for breast cancer also? Less than 1% of all breast cancer develops in men; however, men carry a higher mortality rate due to lack of awareness. Guys, make sure you #checkyourtatas🎀too! #FirefightersInPink

NIOSH is seeking 👩🏻‍🚒👨🏻‍🚒to join the National Firefighter Registry to better understand firefighter cancer. This registry is open to all firefighters, not just those diagnosed with cancer. Please register 👇🏻. #FirefighterCancer #ReduceTheRisk #DidYouDecon nfr.cdc.gov

Massachusetts is taking steps to support the health of its 👩🏻‍🚒👨🏻‍🚒by offering free mammograms & ultrasounds to firefighters to screen for cancer. This is a crucial step due to a higher risk of developing cancer. #FirefighterCancer #DidYouDecon #ReduceTheRisk youtube.com/watch?v=WphqWN…

October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month. DYK that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime? But when detected and treated early, 5-year survival rate is 99%. Get an annual mammogram, especially if you are over age 40! #FirefightersInPink #checkyourtatas🎀

We have reached an incredibly sad milestone. 🔥👩🏻‍🚒👨🏻‍🚒🚒 #ReduceTheRisk #DidYouDecon nypost.com/2023/09/23/343…

On the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, we remember the lives lost & the heroic acts of 👩🏻‍🚒👨🏻‍🚒. As a company providing decontamination supplies, we pledge to keep firefighters safe and reduce their risk. We honor their sacrifice & continue their legacy. #NeverForget #ThinRedLineDecon

Happy 4th of July! A special thank you to all of the first responders on shift today. #IndependenceDay #fourthofjuly #besafe

Boom! Day made. 😁 @saraanne71 came to see me. #FDIC2023 #ThinRedLine #DidYouDecon #ReduceTheRisk

Looking for an easier way to decon on scene? The Storm Stick is the answer! It sets up in about 30 seconds and you can decon in about 20 seconds! Come see it in Booth 1905 at FDIC! #DidYouDecon #DeconMadeEasy #ReduceTheRisk #StormStick #ThinRedLine #ExtinguishCancer

Thin Red Line Decon specializes in on-scene decontamination. We bring together all the BEST products and equipment. Everything you need to be clean - on scene, back at the station, and in between. Come check out all we have to offer in Booth 1905! #DidYouDecon #ReduceTheRisk

We are excited to welcome 2 sold out FDIC RIT UNDER FIRE HOT classes to IFSI. Thanks to our sponsors for their support of this training. @GlobeTurnout @MESFire @scottfiresafety @systemsdef @firedeptcoffee @drinkdripdrop @DragonFireGlvs @MABASIllinois @ThinRedDecon

Check out the article “Preliminary Exposure Reduction” in the International Fire and Safety Journal this month! Talks about how YOU can make it a habit! #DidYouDecon #ReduceTheRisk

Maybe there is a way to use this technology to remove PFAS from things besides drinking water? #FirefighterCancer #ExtinguishCancer #DidYouDecon #ReduceTheRisk goodnewsnetwork.org/researchers-de…

Fire friends...check this out and then share it...great resource and looks at things through a different lens. Would I steer you wrong? Actually, don't answer that...just read it @Vol_of_America First responders in crisis find help through ReST ems1.com/health-wellnes…

All of the best practices we have highlighted recently, plus MORE, is available in the #LavenderRibbonReport. It is an excellent FREE resource, so take advantage of it! #DidYouDecon #ReduceTheRisk #HealthyFirefighters #ExtinguishCancer #FirefighterCancer nvfc.org/lrr/

Best Practice 11 - Fully document ALL fire or chemical exposures on incident reports and personal exposure reports. There are several excellent options for tracking out there including NFORS and First Forward. #ReduceTheRisk #DidYouDecon #ThinRedLine #HealthyFirefighters

If your hood and gear smell like your last fire, they don’t belong on your body. Prevention is worth it! Before you take your “safety nap” toss your hood in the wash. Your future self thanks you! #firefighter #cancer #cancerprevention

Cancer is the #1 cause of death for firefighters. Many are diagnosed late, when it’s more difficult to treat. Just like a fire, response time to cancer matters. Know your role in early detection. Visit the link in our bio for more information.

Best Practice 10 - Tobacco products of any variety, including dip and e-cigarettes should never be used at anytime on or off duty. #ReduceTheRisk #FirefighterCancer #HealthyFirefighters