Science to the Station

Packing welcome bags for 400+ nerds:
✅ Science ✅ Snacks ✅ Existential crisis about what swag is the coolest.

We call it “evidence-based bag stuffing.”

Can’t wait to see you all at #Nerdstock2025 in Loveland! 💙
#ScienceToTheStation #WomenInFire

The latest quarterly newsletter from the NFPA Research Foundation is here!

Dive into recent fire safety research projects, upcoming webinars, and exciting developments on the horizon.

🔗 Read the full newsletter at: science2station.info/NFPAResearch

The video says it all nerds!

We arrive in this incredible place next week: Loveland, CO for the Science to the Station Conference: Nerdstock 2025.

Many of you will be joining the over 400 attendees for the latest & greatest in evidence-based research, implementation, & practice for fire & EMS!

Good news: you can still walk-up register for Nerdstock 2025!

Just show up, pay in person, and join us for:
🔥 Women in Fire Pre-Con $75 (Nov 3)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Strong Track FREE-limited seats (Nov 4–5)
🧠 Science to the Station Conference $400 (Nov 4–5)

See you in Loveland!

But in all seriousness: we appreciate you & exist to support you!

You’re the reason “service” still means something, & while the world may not always see it, we do.

💙 Happy #NationalFirstResponderDay from the nerds at S2S.

We may not be able to pay you in dollars… but we can pay you in science. 🧪

🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨
Registration for Nerdstock 2025 closes MONDAY, OCTOBER 27!
That's it. No extensions. No exceptions.

Show up stronger, stay healthier, go home safer.

November 3-5 | Loveland, CO
Don't get left behind.
👉 Register now: science2station.info/register

Science. Friendship. Networking. And yes—THE PARTY. 🎉

This year’s Science to the Station Conference party theme is gonna be epic (if you’ve seen the hints, you know 👀).

Don’t miss out—registration closes 12 PM Monday, Oct 27!
👉 science2station.info/register

DocTALK

🎃 Watch for slippery leaves & dark costumes — most Halloween injuries are falls.
🔥 Check candles & outlets — avoid fires.
🍭 Inspect candy & keep food fresh at parties.
🐝 Bees & hornets are more aggressive — stay alert.
😷 Feeling sick? Stay home.

▶️ Full DocTalk: science2station.info/DocTalk

From rapid-fire FRED Talks (12-minute Firefighter Research, Education, & Design) to “Putting It to Practice” sessions, you’ll get actionable insights straight from the experts.

There’s still time to register!!!: science2station.info/register

Conference Guide: science2station.info/2025Guide

Hey hey, my nerds! Nerdbird here - flying over Colorado with a friendly reminder: there’s still time to register for #Nerdstock2025!

I’m comin’ in hot to Loveland, CO (Nov 3–5) 🧠🔥 Don’t miss the science & fun.

Register 👉 science2station.info/register

DocTalk’s back!

🎗️ Breast Cancer Awareness Month: self-checks save lives: know your normal, note changes, talk to your doctor.
🔥 Fire Prevention Month: check furnaces, smoke alarms, and keep stoves clear.
💉 Stay current on RSV, COVID, & measles vaccines.

▶️ Full DocTalk: science2station.info/DocTalk

The Science to the Station Conference was born from the need to connect passionate minds! Researchers & fire service pros, this is your space to collaborate & inspire each other—where your work truly matters. Join us!

Register today for Loveland, CO - Nov 3-5: www.science2station.org/s2sconference

YOU’VE PROCRASTINATED LONG ENOUGH, NERDS:
The S2S Conference Program Guide is LIVE: science2station.info/2025Guide — and there’s still time to register! 
🔥 FRED Talks
🧠 Hands-on science
❤️ FamilyStrong Track
👩‍🚒 Women in Fire Pre-Con
Register 👉 www.science2station.org/s2sconference

Big news: Science to the Station is now an official NFR Champion, recognized by @NIOSH for our leadership in the fight against firefighter cancer.

EVERY FIREFIGHTER NEEDS TO REGISTER TODAY!

🔬 Read the full story: www.science2station.org/s2snews

Wildland firefighters: Our pals at Northeastern are studying how wildfire smoke exposure impacts heart & lung health.

✔ 21+
✔ Active wildland firefighter
✔ No known heart or lung disease

💳 $300 in gift cards for participation

Learn more: science2station.info/NEUniversity

🚒 Firefighters needed for research!
Doctoral study on firefighter training & suicide prevention.
✔ 18+
✔ Career or volunteer firefighter
✔ Fire academy graduate
✔ 10-min survey + possible interview

Confidential & trauma-informed.
The survey: survey.sogolytics.com/r/oz17Za

ResponderStrong thanks Webull for a pivotal donation to build a national behavioral health disaster response system for firefighters & responders. Honoring the legacy of 9/11, we’re accelerating mental health support for those who serve. More: science2station.org/webull

Since 9/11, emergency medicine has faced pandemics & new challenges—but we’ve grown stronger & more resilient. 💪

Vaccines save lives, RSV/flu are down, & our care systems keep evolving.

▶️ Full DocTalk: science2station.info/DocTalk

Don’t miss our very own nerds Dr Sara Jahnke and Dr Brittany Hollerbach for this great convo with our partners IAFC_SHS 🐦

The John P. Norris Memorial First Responder Health & Wellness Symposium is set for Sept 26–28, 2025 in Pflugerville, TX.

3 days. Expert-led training. Tools to protect our health, our families, and our future.

Register now 👉 www.firstrespondersymposium.com

Firefighters face higher cancer risks. 🚒

NIOSH NFR for Cancer + FSRI just launched a FREE online course on contamination control strategies.

Take the course today 👉 science2station.info/contamination

If you’ve already registered or planning to register for the S2S conference, don’t forget about this incredible offering in partnership with the @firefamilyfoundation at no cost!

www.science2station.org/family-stron...

Early Nerdbird pricing? Gone. 🐦 Registration’s $400 now, but with nearly 300 already locked in, Loveland is where you need to be.

Science + fire service + the people you want to be around. Don’t miss it: science2station.info/register

“When is enough, enough?” 🚨
This is Episode 2 of Dr. Ed’s Words with Dr. Derrick Edwards.

Not every call ends a career—but ignoring changes in behavior, personality, or what loved ones notice can.

Take the signs seriously. Intervene early. Stay in the game longer.

New offering: S2S Conference

The Family Strong track at—sponsored by the Fire Family Foundation—is designed for firefighter/ems partners.

✅ Trauma & stress tools
✅ Stronger relationships
✅ Resilient parenting
✅ Real self-care

Add to your registration: www.science2station.org/family-stron...

Maria’s Research Roundup: Fast Food and Firefighters 🍔🚒

New research highlights how the number of fast-food restaurants around fire stations may be fueling obesity among firefighters.

📖 Read the full study here:https://tinyurl.com/y84c7kb4

Welcome to Nui By the Numbers: your new fave way to break down complex science data with humor & ♥️.

This week, we're talking about correlation vs. causation. Just because ice cream sales and drowning both go up in the summer... doesn't mean one causes the other. (We promise your sundae is safe.)

🎉 Congrats, Chief Frank Leeb!
We’re proud to celebrate one of the fire service’s strongest voices for wellness and leadership as he joins @crackylmag as a part owner and Senior Advisor.

Science to the Station is cheering you on, and excited for what’s ahead.

New series: You HADdock Me at Data
In episode one, Dr. Haddock breaks down:
– Real-time firefighter data
– AI + machine learning in the fire service
– Why your untouched incident reports might hold the key to survival

Watch now. We promise, no charts were harmed.
#S2S #FirefighterSafety

“Pregnancy doesn’t belong in the fire service.”

We hear this too often — and it’s wrong.

Family planning is a fire service issue. There’s room for safe pregnancy, fertility support, and light duty.

No firefighter should have to choose between the job and a future family.