Cardiac Incident? Share Your Story and Save Others

December 4, 2019
Jim Philipps

dont feel well

In February 2020, Chief Gary Ludwig, IAFC president and chairman of the board, will launch his presidential initiative, If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell, which endeavors to reduce the number of firefighter cardiac deaths in the fire and emergency service. A significant component of this campaign is to hear directly from those who have experienced cardiac incidents.

If you have ever experienced a cardiac incident, please take a moment to complete this survey. If you have not experienced an incident yourself, but know of others who have, please encourage them to complete the survey. The results will help us identify the tools, information and resources necessary to assist members and fire departments providing immediate medical care and eliminating life-ending cardiac events.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Take the Survey

Jim Philipps is the IAFC's Assistant Director of Strategic Communications.

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