January 5, 2010

In this issue: 

1. NVFC Releases 2010 Trade Show Schedule
2. Save the Date: National Firefighter Health Week is August 16-20
3. Make Plans Now for American Heart Month
4. “Put It Out” For a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
5. Check Out the Latest Firefighter Health News from FireRescue1
6. Heart-Healthy Tips: Stay Active with Winter Walking
7. Heart-Healthy Firefighter January Challenge: All Year Long Resolutions
8. Recipe: Turkey Stew
9. Calendar of Events

NVFC Releases 2010 Trade Show Schedule 

Visit the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) this year at one of ten fire service trade shows across the country. The NVFC will be bringing its interactive Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program exhibit booth to six state conferences and will feature all of the NVFC’s programs at four national shows in 2010. Read full article.

Save the Date: National Firefighter Health Week is August 16-20 

Mark your calendars for the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) fourth annual National Firefighter Health Week, which will take place August 16-20. Created through the NVFC’s ground-breaking Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program, National Firefighter Health Week is a week-long initiative to educate both the fire service and the public about health and wellness issues of particular concern to fire and emergency service personnel. Read full article.

Make Plans Now for American Heart Month 

Cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, is the number one cause of death in America. In fact, heart disease causes about 29 percent of all U.S. deaths. The emergency services are not immune to this tragic statistic. Heart disease remains the number one cause of on-duty firefighter fatalities, with about half of all line-of-duty deaths each year attributed to heart attacks. Read full article.

“Put It Out” For a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle 

NVFC, Pfizer to Offer New Smoking Cessation Resources

Smoking cessation is a key component of leading a heart-healthy lifestyle. With heart attack the leading cause of firefighter deaths, and other illnesses such as lung cancer, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis significant threats to smokers and those exposed to second-hand smoke, helping firefighters lead a smoke-free life is a critical component to keeping first responders safe and healthy. Read full article.

Check Out the Latest Firefighter Health News from FireRescue1 

Heart-Healthy Firefighter January Challenge: All Year Long Resolutions 

The holiday season has come to an end, and a new year has begun. Membership at gyms will increase; people will go out to buy their new workout gear, stop eating dessert, and make efforts to quit smoking…again. View challenge.

Recipe: Turkey Stew 

Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Diabetes Education Program

Try this hearty stew with a green salad and whole wheat dinner roll for a well-rounded meal. For a twist, use plantains or corn instead of potatoes or add more vegetables to taste.

View Recipe.

Calendar of Events 

View a list of events the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program will be attending as well as nationally-recognized dates the Program would like to acknowledge.

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