International Association of Fire Chiefs
Cardiac Awareness Toolkit

In February 2020, IAFC President Gary Ludwig launches his initiative, If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell, with the goal of eliminating life-ending cardiac events.

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The toolkit helps this mission by providing information and resources to assist members and fire departments, including:

  • Sample Policies & Strategy Development Tools
  • Legislation
  • Training Tools
  • Media Tools
  • Research Papers, Articles & Blogs
  • Related Organizations

Supporting partner:
Pulse Point

  • Topics:
    • Wellness
    • Safety & Health
    • Personnel
    • Health
    • Featured Volunteer & Workforce Solutions
    • Featured Tools & Topics
    • Featured Safety & Health
    • Featured EMS
  • Resource Type:
    • Guide/ toolkit/ template
  • Organizational Author:
    • IAFC

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