Science to the Station

A community of scientists 🔬, health clinicians 🩺, & fire/EMS 🚒🚑 providers providing critical information to improve the safety & health of responders.

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The National Firefighter Registry for Cancer just hit 50,000 registered firefighters and that's HUGE!

Every data point is a step toward protecting lives. Not registered yet? It takes about 30 minutes: https://t.co/bOLNZP3wCT

#NationalFirefighterRegistry

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TOMORROW. June 2, 2pm ET.

The NVFC is hosting a Roundtable Talk on Safety Stand Down 2026: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life.

Are you fit for the fight?

Safety Stand Down week is June 14-20.

Register: https://t.co/evFtniA7pk Stand Down resources: https://t.co/OHUHF29pLX

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Introducing: The Exotic Life of Nerd E. Bird 🐦🤓

Every Friday we're documenting what it actually looks like when firefighter health science hits the road — planes, conferences, data collection, and the occasional glass of white wine. (Field research is nuanced.)

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NERDS — early bird registration for #S2S2026 is LIVE and Sara is not taking questions about her excitement level! 🔬🐦

Kansas City | Nov 3-5, 2026
Early bird: $550 through July 3
Hotel open NOW — this is your sign!

Registration + hotel → https://t.co/iEjLNVImNG

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Breaking Science: NFPA's four-point PPC sizing standard uses 4 measurements out of 200+ relevant ones. Ill-fitting protective clothing = falls, trips, reduced mobility, & + on-duty injury risk. New research: it's time for a data-driven fix.

More + study: https://t.co/f06YbLSDgp

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The CAVE: Chiefs Against Virtually Everything.

@FireRescue1 's Chief Brian Schaeffer breaks down the research-backed reasons fire service leaders default to resistance over change and what disciplined courage actually looks like.

Worth the read 👇
https://t.co/qyX0B5YKr0

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Early bird registration is OPEN for #S2S2026 — Viva La Science! 🎉

📅 November 3–5 | 📍 Kansas City

Lock in your rate before it's gone 👇
https://t.co/RkbBWxwfaf

#FirefighterHealth #ScienceToTheStation

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Sneezing through shift? Your immune system isn't broken, it's just a little too enthusiastic right now.

New Doc Talk covers allergy season basics, what to actually do about it, and why Benadryl deserves a second thought before your next shift.

🔗 : https://t.co/7yZr9SG2cl

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May the 4th seemed to be a trend for everyone. Revenge of the 5th?

If you know, you know... and if you're part of the Science to the Station community, there's a good chance you definitely know!!!

Happy Revenge of the 5th from the nerdiest corner of the fire & emergency galaxy!

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NERDS: you've got mail. 📬 If you're an S2S member or past attendee, your exclusive early access registration link landed in your inbox yesterday, and it's live NOW. Early Nerdbirdgistration: $550.

Didn't get the email? → [email protected]

Kansas City | Nov 3–5, 2026

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Today is International Firefighters Day! It's one of our favorite days of the year. 🔬🚒

To every firefighter out there, in every corner of the 🌎: thank you! Your health matters and we are in your corner!

#InternationalFirefightersDay #ScienceToTheStation #FirefighterHealth

[Science to the Station @Science2Station]

The Mandalorian protects Grogu with everything he's got.

We protect firefighters & EMS providers with research on cancer, cardiovascular health, behavioral health, and more. Same energy.

This is the way. 🔬⚔️

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Every year our NERDS prove that science and the fire service are better together. 🔬🔥

📅 Nov 3–5 | Kansas City, MO
🔓 Members & alumn early access: May 4
🔓 Everyone: May 11
💥 Early bird $550 ends July 3

MORE → https://t.co/D4mU13KqVn

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Peptides are everywhere right now: weight loss, performance, skincare. But "popular" ≠ "safe."

New Doc Talk breaks down what peptides actually are, which ones are well-studied, and why even the good ones come with caveats.

Full video🔗: https://t.co/FPVTluC9bR

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Sleep is one of the biggest threats to firefighter health, and researchers need YOUR help to study it.

The SHIFT Study is a FEMA-funded national survey on firefighter sleep, behavioral health, and well-being.

Better data = better outcomes.
👉 https://t.co/vVerJYDM1N

[Science to the Station @Science2Station]

Your department keeps launching initiatives that fizzle out. Sound familiar?

Research shows 60-70% of organizational change fails, and fire departments feel that too. Our latest SCAN breaks down what actually works and what gets in the way.

Read it at https://t.co/4yzPEa3q8f

[Science to the Station @Science2Station]

The What Firefighters Want in 2026 survey is LIVE

This year’s focus: training

Not just how often, but whether it’s realistic, relevant, and actually supported by leadership.

Your voice helps shape the future of the fire service.

Take it here 👇
https://t.co/UAfDVdPJFD

[Science to the Station @Science2Station]

🚨 NERD ALERT
New resource: Elected Officials’ Guide to Supporting Firefighter Medical Evaluations.

This gives policymakers clear science + practical policy options to support firefighter health.

DOWNLOAD AT:
https://t.co/qTdht2PzQO

[Science to the Station @Science2Station]

BREAKING SCIENCE: New study shows firefighters can beat PTSD, insomnia & nightmares in 4 days

76.5% no longer met PTSD criteria after culturally adapted therapy retreat

First controlled study of mental health treatment designed FOR firefighters

MORE: https://t.co/f06YbLSDgp

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From the Nerd Network:

The Safety, Health & Survival Section is hosting a conversation on Crew Resource Management in the fire service. Communication, decision-making, and teamwork when seconds matter.

March 19 | 11 AM ET

Register:
https://t.co/hu1bn1IcPi