2018 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

Total Wellness: Fighting the Hidden Battle (Room 2B)

24 Feb 18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Speaker(s): Shawn Brooks
This program will take a comprehensive look at the many battles facing firefighters and the fire service. Total wellness looks at how the Denver Fire Department tackled the critical battles that firefighters face every day and what steps have been taken to help these struggles. Total wellness examines sudden cardiac events in the fire service and gets to the bottom of what is causing these tragedies. From dehydration to cancer, total wellness uses data and real world evidence to show how the Denver Fire Department has taken steps to help firefighters deal with these issues.