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Mike Rowe highlights volunteer fire service on his “The Way I Heard It” podcast
Firefighters serve their communities in a unique and impactful way – going into the emergency when everyone else is going out. But what many people don’t realize is that the majority of firefighters in the U.S. are volunteers. These are neighbors...
Registration open for 35th annual Haz Mat Continuing Challenge
Registration is now open for the 35th annual Haz Mat Continuing Challenge to be held Sept. 3 – 6 at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento. The annual Continuing Challenge Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Workshop began in 1990 for the purpose of providing training,...
FEMA seeks feedback on “Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for Emergency Managers”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are seeking feedback on the draft, Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Planning Considerations for...
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Risk Reduction: Heat resilience planning resources to keep citizens safe and healthy this summer
In last year’s May-September warm season, rates of emergency department visits for heat-related illness substantially increased across several U.S. regions compared with previous years, especially among males and adults aged 18–64 years, according to a recent report...
Haz Mat responder nominees sought for Leo K. Najarian Responder of the Year Award
This award is presented to the individual, agency or organization who most exemplifies the spirit, ideals, essence and practice of hazardous materials response and management. The award is open to any responder public or private, volunteer or paid, individual or...
Do you want training? CSFA can help!
CSFA is planning its training calendar for 2025. We have grant funding to bring classroom and/or hands-on training directly to your department. Let us know what training you need, and if it is a good fit, we will get your department on the schedule. Complete the...
Community Risk Reduction: Memorial Day Safety for Your Community!
Editor’s note: California State Firefighters Association is honored to help your agency with Community Risk Reduction articles for you to use for your agency’s social media, press releases to local media, cable tv, or presentations to community organizations etc....
CTEX 2024 SPOTLIGHT
2024 CSFA Fire Explorers Muster at BCTC
Celebrity Chef, Robert Irvine, invites you to attend CTEX 2024!
CSFA President, Chief Eddie Sell, invites you to attend CTEX 2024!
CSFA President Eddie Sell introduces Phenix Technology CEO Angel Sanchez
CTEX instructor Dr. Edward Tracey provides a brief overview of his workshop
An overview of CTEX 2024 from FIREHOUSE’s Peter Matthews
TRAINING & EVENTS
EMR – Accelerated
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Accelerated DeliveryCovers:AHA BLS/CPR (American Heart Association)Public Safety First Aid (PSFA)Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Instructor: Luke BlehmRoom: 6009Dates: June 3 - 8, 2024Time: 8am to 6:50pmClass Flyer
EMR – Accelerated
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Accelerated DeliveryCovers:AHA BLS/CPR (American Heart Association)Public Safety First Aid (PSFA)Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Instructor: Luke BlehmRoom: 6009Dates: June 3 - 8, 2024Time: 8am to 6:50pmClass Flyer
EMR – Accelerated
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Accelerated DeliveryCovers:AHA BLS/CPR (American Heart Association)Public Safety First Aid (PSFA)Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Instructor: Luke BlehmRoom: 6009Dates: June 3 - 8, 2024Time: 8am to 6:50pmClass Flyer
EMR – Accelerated
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Accelerated DeliveryCovers:AHA BLS/CPR (American Heart Association)Public Safety First Aid (PSFA)Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Instructor: Luke BlehmRoom: 6009Dates: June 3 - 8, 2024Time: 8am to 6:50pmClass Flyer
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The most important exposure protection!
By Chief Sam DiGiovanna You put your gear on the rig and head for line-up. Before the day gets rolling, the captain reviews some department policies and advises the crew that today, we begin our annual brush fire inspections. Recent rains have promoted hillside...
HEALTH & MEDICINE
After years in decline, U.S. drowning deaths are rising again
By Joe Hernandez Drowning deaths in the U.S. were on the decline for decades, but a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that fatalities have been increasing since 2020. While it's not exactly clear what's causing the spike, public...
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Nutrition Tips for Firefighters: How to Stay Energized and Focused
Katie Breazeale. MS, RD, LD Staying energized and focused on a long shift with high stress sounds like wishful thinking, but there are ways to improve your daily energy and brain power. Check out these simple ways to improve your energy and foods to add to your daily...
THE CALIFORNIA FIRE SERVICE
ON THE COVER: Over 200 Fire Explorers competed in CSFA’s first fire muster in Riverside on the eve of the second annual CTEX.
PENSION UPDATE
Pension Update
Here is a weekly round-up of news and opinion on the pension issue. Stay informed on this important issue and pass these on to neighbors and colleagues. CALIFORNIA NEWS Allies inks multi-million dollar deal with US giant CaPERS...
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VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER RESOURCES
NVFC slates FREE hazmat training
In Sebastopol June 13 – 14 The NVFC, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), is offering a hazmat train-the-trainer program: Partners in Training (PIT) Crew. This free training is...
RESOURCES & LINKS
CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER RESOURCES
The commitee for volunteers provides a resource for the membership dealing with specific problems realtive to the volunteer fire service.
FIRE SERVICE GRANTS & FUNDING
Explore resources to identify federal grants and other innovative alternatives that can help provide funds for expenses sush as equipment, apparatus, training and salaries necessary to protest and serve communities.
HEALTH & MEDICINE
The most important exposure protection!
By Chief Sam DiGiovanna You put your gear on the rig and head for line-up. Before the day gets rolling, the captain reviews some department policies and advises the crew that today, we begin our annual brush fire inspections. Recent rains have promoted hillside...
Resources to deal with public safety mental health
By Gary Giacomo May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Fire service professionals are at a high risk of occupational exposure to traumatic events and stress which can lead to mental health issues. Effective mental health programs are critical for addressing these...
Take the 2024 Safety Stand Down Quiz: Get a chance to win a challenge coin
In support of this year’s Safety Stand Down campaign, June 16-22, the Safety Stand Down Sweepstakes Quiz is now live, featuring questions that reinforce key messages and practices behind this year’s theme, “Fire Training: Back to Basics.” Each year, the Safety Stand...
New research shows altered regulation of genes linked to prostate cancer among firefighters; PFAS exposure may be key
By Gary Giacomo Researchers at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and University of Michigan in collaboration with fire service partners and researchers around the country through the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study, have...
Get moving: New study confirms the significant benefits of cardiovascular exercise
By Gary Giacomo Regular cardiovascular exercise, for example, cycling, running, or swimming can significantly improve your health and enhance your lifespan, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Sport Medicine. Research reveals that by just...
Newsom offers a compromise to protect indoor workers from heat
From KFF Health News Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has compromised on long-sought rules that would protect indoor workers from extreme heat, saying tens of thousands of prison and jail employees — and prisoners — would have to wait for relief. The deal comes a...
