Our Resources
A curated library of books, links, podcasts, and wellness resources for PBGFR personnel.
Books
Recommended reading on firefighter health, fitness, and wellness.
Links
Trusted external organizations and resources for firefighter safety and health.
Dedicated to improving the health, safety, and well-being of first responders nationwide.
Florida-focused collaborative working to advance firefighter safety and occupational health.
Media platform covering firefighter lifestyle, fitness, and mental health topics.
Podcast
Podcasts focused on firefighter wellness, mental health, and performance.
Medical Evaluation
Reference guide for healthcare providers conducting firefighter medical evaluations.
Cancer
Cancer prevention, screening, and support resources for firefighters at elevated cancer risk.
Prevention Information
Resources
Florida-based advocacy and resources for firefighter cancer awareness and education.
National network providing support and resources to firefighters diagnosed with cancer.
NVFC report on cancer in the fire service with prevention and policy recommendations.
CDC registry tracking cancer among U.S. firefighters to improve prevention and research.
University of Miami research initiative focused on firefighter cancer prevention, screening, and exposure tracking.
Screenings & Detection
Organization dedicated to early cancer detection education and outreach.
Free Firefighter Cancer Initiative Toolkit app for iOS devices.
Free Firefighter Cancer Initiative Toolkit app for Android devices.
Women's Wellness
Resources specifically curated for women in the fire service — covering cancer awareness, fitness, books, and podcasts.
Cancer
Peer-reviewed research on cancer risks and health impacts specific to female firefighters.
University of Miami Health research on occupational health risks for women in firefighting.
CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer — track and study cancer among U.S. firefighters.
Practical prevention tips for breast cancer risks facing female firefighters on the job.
Books
By Jaime Lowe — an eye-opening account of female firefighters on California's wildfire front lines.
A memoir by one of San Francisco's first female firefighters about breaking barriers in the fire service.
Stories of women who have fought fires and fought for their place in the fire service.
Life and death decision-making from a firefighter — written by Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton.
Fitness
Fire Engineering article covering physical fitness strategies tailored to female firefighters.
Training insights and strategies for female firefighters from Muscle & Fitness.
Fire Engineering's dedicated coverage of training, fitness, and career resources for women in firefighting.
NIFC fitness standards and challenge resources for wildland firefighters.