SAN DIEGO - (Nov. 23, 2021) - Vector Solutions, the industry leader of training, operational, risk, and workforce management software solutions for the fire service, is hosting a special interactive virtual event, Occupational Cancer in the Fire Service: Prevention Strategies and the Role of Early Detection, on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. (PST).
Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reported firefighters face a 9 percent increase in cancer diagnoses and a 14 percent increase in cancer-related deaths compared to the general population. Vector Solutions is committed to providing the fire service with relevant and valuable resources and solutions to help firefighters stay safe, prepared, and effective.
During this important discussion exploring the impact of occupational cancer on firefighters on Dec. 9, Chief Todd LeDuc (Ret.), Chief Strategy Officer for Life Scan Wellness Centers will cover firefighter occupational risks, the latest research, best practices for prevention, and why early detection in annual physicals is important. Chief LeDuc will be joined by cancer survivor Sean Ryan of Albemarle County Fire Rescue (VA), who will share his story, and Bryan Frieders, President of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), who will discuss FCSN's commitment to supporting firefighters diagnosed with cancer and their families.
"We at Life Scan Wellness Centers are excited to partner with Vector Solutions and join with my friends at the Fire Cancer Support Network, along with one of our early detection physical cancer partners, Virginia Firefighter Sean Ryan, to present this occupational cancer risk reduction, comprehensive early detection and support webinar to raise awareness within our service," shared Chief Todd LeDuc, Chief Strategy Officer Life Scan Wellness Centers. Board member IAFC Safety, Health & Survival Section.
Please click here to register for this virtual event.
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Vector Solutions' industry-leading online training, operations, scheduling, evaluations and EHS management system is a comprehensive suite of proprietary web-based solutions for Fire and EMS departments and is the industry's only all-in-one operational hub for the management of training, assets, employee scheduling, skill assessments and safety compliance. The unique, one-of-a-kind software features exclusive fire department software tools, including best-in-class training courses and recordkeeping applications. For more information, please visit www.vectorsolutions.com.
