Fire Department Leadership and Trainers,

LGRMS worked with Lt. David Bullard, GSFA President and NVFC State Director, and Michele Ice, FCSN Georgia State Director, to develop and implement the 2022 Firefighter Cancer Awareness Plan. Our focus this year is on rolling out a train-the-trainer program for the course Taking Action Against Firefighter Cancers. 

The train-the-trainer course is about two hours and covers all aspects of firefighter cancer risks and controls. Attendees will be provided lesson plans, PowerPoints, and all needed training materials required to train their agencies. LGRMS already conducted these train-the-trainer courses at multiple locations across the State of Georgia. 

LGRMS continues to use an incentive program to encourage the awareness of hazards and controls surrounding firefighter cancer across the State of Georgia. Thus, we will award two fire departments up to $5,000 in reimbursement, toward the purchase of equipment that will assist in the reduction of firefighter cancer risks (e.g. washer extractor, ventilation equipment, etc.).     

Eligibility Requirements:

1. The fire department must be a member of GMA’s or ACCG’s Firefighters’ Cancer Benefit Program.
2. Complete the application.
3. The fire department must have at least one person attend the Taking Action Against Firefighter Cancers train-the-trainer course. 
4. Show proof of training documentation – Training must be completed for at least 80% of the department’s firefighters (based on insured population). 
5. Application must be submitted by October 31, 2022. Your application should be submitted electronically to Dan Beck of LGRMS at dbeck@lgrms.com. 

Link to 2022 Application:

https://www.lgrms.com/Resources/LGRMS-Firefighter-Cancer-Awareness-Incentive-Progr/Firefighter-Cancer-Awareness-Brochure_010322_Filla.aspx

Thank You, Stay Safe & Healthy

Dan Beck

The NVFC is excited to partner with DripDrop again in 2022 to provide dehydration relief to volunteer firefighters. Active volunteer firefighters can request up to two 80-count multi-flavor packages of DripDrop oral rehydration solution to use in their department. A press release with additional information is attached. Please share with your audience.

Best,

Kimberly

Kimberly Quiros

Chief of Communications

National Volunteer Fire Council

P: 202.887.5700

E: Kimberly@nvfc.org

The GSFA would like to know when you are having any recruit graduations, station dedications, conferences, awards, and any other events. Please contact the GSFA Office at info@gsffa.org so we can get your events added to our event calendar.”