We had the honor to sit down with Ana and David Harper to talk about their ongoing battle with breast cancer and the determination of their family to beat cancer. An inspiring story to listen to and we hope that you will gain something positive from their battle.
We sat down with Matt Lubin of FMBA local 237 to talk about his endorsement from the NJFMBA to run for the PFRS Trustee Representative Nomination.
We had the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Mullins and discuss his organization Rebuilding Warriors Foundation. Rebuilding Warriors is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and they provide highly trained and socialized Service/Companion Dogs to Veterans diagnosed as Amputees as well as those with PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). Most of their dogs are bred especially for this mission and have a highly sought after demeanor. They provide these dogs to Honorably Discharged Veterans from any branch of the Armed Forces or from any service era meeting eligibility standards.
The NJ FMBA Fallen Heroes 5K is the annual 5k race orgainzed by the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association. For more info visit lakecomoheroesrun.com
FMBA Nation sits down with Troy Powell from the NJ State FMBA to discuss the Critical Incident Stress Management team and the benefits that this program has to offer to firefighters, EMT's, and Dispatchers that are exposed to critical incidents that cause stressful and behavioral health challenges.
We sat down with Kyle Hughes, NJ FMBA Northern District Vice President, and Paterson Local 2 President, to discuss his personal experiences with substance abuse and mental health. PTSD and Mental health awareness is a topic that needs no introduction to firefighters around the country. We are hopeful that Kyle's story will help someone that is dealing with a mental health crisis or substance abuse. Communication and the ability to recognize the problem and ask for help is key to getting back on the right track and living a healthy life.
FMBA Nation host Bill Brower discusses the duty we have as firefighters to prevent ourselves from getting on the job related cancer. It is our duty to ourselves, our families, and our fellow firefighters to be diligent in decontamination and prevention of cancer in the fire service.
FMBA Nation interview with NJ FMBA President Ed Donnelly on the latest news surrounding the PFRS pension "carve out" bill S-5 and the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act
Update As of July 9th, 2018, President Donald Trump signed the Cancer Registry Act into law.