Emmitsburg, MD – The United States Fire Administration (USFA) encourages firefighters and fire departments to focus on health and wellness the week of August 17-21 through participation in the Third Annual National Firefighter Health Week. The theme for this year is \”It takes a healthy heart, mind, and body to do what you do – Keep It Strong.\”
\”Heart attack is the leading cause of firefighter on-duty fatalities year after year, making health and wellness essential to reducing firefighter deaths,\” said Acting USFA Assistant Administrator Glenn A. Gaines. \”We support this outstanding initiative of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) with their National Firefighter Health Week and ask firefighters and fire departments to participate in the programs and activities of this week-long effort now and throughout the year.\”
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