SHSS Resources

The Crew Resource Management provides work groups with a framework to process all information and formulate action plans more effectively. The leader retains ultimate authority but includes crew input for better outcomes.

Limited quantities are available, by request. Limit to one per individual/department. Contact SHSS liaison Taylor Munday with requests for a physical copy.

You can also work with a local printer to have physical copies printed, using this digital file.

This guide is for any firefighter, career or volunteer. Whether your department provides annual physicals or not, it will help your primary care provider better understand the physiological demands of firefighting and the resulting health risks research shows firefighters are most prone to.

The guide assists primary care providers evaluate, treat and monitor firefighters' unique health and wellness needs. Its medical recommendations are research-supported and experience-driven. It was written by physicians, healthcare professionals, researchers and fire service experts experienced in evaluating and treating firefighters. The concise format and research-based content has been well received by physicians looking for information on the health needs of firefighters.

This free Women's Healthcare Provider’s Guide to Firefighter Physicals was developed by the IAFC and is available for you to bring to your physician to help them understand the physiological demands of the job and the specific threats posed to female firefighters.