Category: Research & Advocacy
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Every January, the fire service focuses its attention to Cancer Awareness Month — a time to remember those we’ve lost, support those still fighting, and push for stronger protections for active firefighters. But there’s a group of firefighters who rarely appear in these conversations, despite facing some of the most hazardous environments in the fire…
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Firefighter schedules are more than just numbers on a calendar — they influence the health, safety, and recovery of our crews. Across the country, departments are researching and debating the merits of 24/48 versus 48/96, and even 24/72 shift structures. Considering the operational demands and the toll they take on firefighters in the form of…