Luke Pedersen

Firefighter Health, Safety and Performance | Maximizing People Potential in the workplace | Exercise is my 💊 of choice | TSAC, CSCS |📚 MBA Candidate

[IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada @IAFFCanada]

⚡ Lithium-ion battery fires represent a fast-growing danger in Canada.

That's why the #IAFF is calling for a National Lithium-ion Battery Fire Fighter Safety Initiative with measures to make them safer.

Read more 🔽

https://t.co/ebpGg1xwtZ

[OPFFA @opffa]

Cancer prevention starts before, during, and after the call.

Proper PPE use
Gross decon on scene
Clean gear & clean cabs
Regular medical screenings

OPFFA continues to advocate for safer working conditions and stronger cancer protections.

#PreventionMatters
#FireFighterHealth
#OPFFA
#FireFighterCancerAwarenessMonth

[Luke Pedersen @Luke_Pedersen_]

Now this is excellent science communication. Well done and thanks @mackinpro!

[Stuart Phillips (he/him) @mackinprof]

1/ NEED vs SUFFICIENT: why this lifting debate misses the point.

There’s a big difference between what is needed and what is sufficient for muscle and strength adaptations. Confusing the two is where gym arguments go off the rails.

Thanks @foundmyfitness for reigniting 😂

[Stuart Phillips (he/him) @mackinprof]

1/ NEED vs SUFFICIENT: why this lifting debate misses the point.

There’s a big difference between what is needed and what is sufficient for muscle and strength adaptations. Confusing the two is where gym arguments go off the rails.

Thanks @foundmyfitness for reigniting 😂

[Luke Pedersen @Luke_Pedersen_]

This needs to become the norm in the fire service. Well done Halifax. You are leading the way.

[IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada @IAFFCanada]

🔥 #Halifax has agreed to establish a #cancer screening program in response to advocacy from @hfxfirefighters.

It's a significant win that will undoubtedly save lives!

More 🔽

https://t.co/iCUaZUZpAw

#IAFF

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

A new meta-analysis on the impact of goal setting on performance found:

1. Process goals had a large effect on performance
2. Performance goals had a moderate effect
3. Outcome goals had a negligible effect

[OPFFA @opffa]

This year has been pivotal for #firefighter legislation in Ontario. The OPFFA would like to thank Premier @fordnation and his government for the legislative amendments announced today addressing:

✔️#KidneyCancer - reducing the required duration of employment from 20 to 10 years.
✔️#ColorectalCancer - eliminating the 61-year age limit on presumptive eligibility for #colorectalcancer.

These are significant milestones that ensure all #firefighters who develop these occupational #cancers while safeguarding Ontarians will have better access to the support and coverage they need.

https://t.co/pPWyXPnvVo @DavidPiccini @IAFFCanada #ONpoli

[David Piccini @DavidPiccini]

ON’s firefighters need a gov that recognizes their service & the risks they take every day.

In partnership w @opffa, we’re introducing stronger protections for 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒:

✅ Reducing service duration to 10 years for skin cancer
✅ Providing @WSIB coverage for wildland firefighters

[IAFFWFI @iaffwfi]

New live F2T workshops are available. Self-paced options are also available.
5.15 – Creating Benchmark Workshops for Fire Fighters | 6.12 – The Art of Coaching
Registration: https://t.co/Invv9dZV5q
@IAFFofficial @F2T_IAFF

[IAFFWFI @iaffwfi]

Need CECs to renew your PFT Certificate? Fit To Thrive offers multiple options including self-paced workshops. For a list of all available options, visit: https://t.co/Invv9dZnfS
To see complete renewal requirements: https://t.co/8JyXBp6tWt
@IAFFofficial @F2T_IAFF

[United Diagnostic Services @UDSHealth]

Exciting developments in Ontario, Canada! 🌟 Building on last week's successful launch in Oshawa Firefighters and Pickering Fire Station , our partnerships with @Stratford Fire and Waterloo Professional Fire Fighters @wpffa791 are flourishing.

[United Diagnostic Services @UDSHealth]

🌟 Shout out to Luke Pederson from @WaterlooL791 for his pivotal role in bringing this life-saving program to Canada! 🇨🇦 Early detection is crucial for the well-being of our First Responders

[Luke Pedersen @Luke_Pedersen_]

@DC_DavidsonKFD @KitchFire @CityKitchener @Chief_Gilmore @MichaelMayKit @berryonline Thank you KFD Dispatch Team! I’m super grateful for all you do.

[Visit @OPFFA @OPFFAHealth]

It’s #TesticularCancer Awareness month! Routine testicular self-exams help you detect changes to the testicles over time and potential testicular problems. Conduct a testicular self-exam monthly! Consult with your doctor if you notice anything unusual. @opffa @IAFFCanada

[IAFFWFI @iaffwfi]

Need CECs to renew your PFT Certificate? Fit To Thrive offers multiple options including self-paced workshops. For a list of all available options, visit https://t.co/Invv9dZnfS
To see complete renewal requirements: https://t.co/8JyXBp6tWt
@IAFFofficial @F2T_IAFF

[IAFFWFI @iaffwfi]

New Live F2T Workshops Available
4.17 – Building a Movement Vocabulary | 5.15 – Creating Benchmark Workshops for Fire Fighters | 6.12 – The Art of Coaching
Registration: https://t.co/Invv9dZnfS
@IAFFofficial @F2T_IAFF

[IAFFWFI @iaffwfi]

Need CECs to renew your PFT Certificate? Fit To Thrive offers multiple options including self-paced workshops. For a list of all available options, visit https://t.co/Invv9dZnfS
To see complete renewal requirements: https://t.co/8JyXBp6tWt
@IAFFofficial @F2T_IAFF

[IAFFWFI @iaffwfi]

Last chance to register for Wednesday’s F2T Workshop. Registration closes tonight!
More Fire Fighters. More Active. More Often. Registration Link: https://t.co/qW9XpthQlQ
All F2T Workshops: https://t.co/Invv9dZnfS
@IAFFofficial @F2T_IAFF

[Luke Pedersen @Luke_Pedersen_]

@BrantfordPFFA Congrats @GavinKita8! Well deserved 👏

[Luke Pedersen @Luke_Pedersen_]

Thanks so much @GennaMcMillan! I appreciate your kind words of support 🙏.

[Genna McMillan @GennaMcMillan]

FF Cancer Awareness Month Shout out to my CND advocacy & support mentors. The energy @Luke_Pedersen_ brings to prevention & wellness is contagious. @GavinKita8 & @burlingtonprc give selflessly to FF & families across the province. For @jotoole834 advocacy is always front & center