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August 10, 2026

What Stays With You: Microplastics, Decon, and the Exposures We Don’t Think About

Fire fighters have already built a culture of contamination awareness. The next step is to broaden that perspective.

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July 27, 2026

Why Even Fit Fire Fighters Can Have Heart Attacks

High-intensity training builds the capacity to meet extreme demands, but fitness and cardiovascular health are not the same.
July 6, 2026

The Weight of Death Notifications

Saving lives is the job. But some of the hardest calls a fire fighter answers can’t be solved—only witnessed.
June 1, 2026

Introducing Direct Primary Care

Seattle Fire Fighters Healthcare Trust is offering members a new healthcare option: Direct Primary Care (DPC) coordinated by Hint Connect.
Event: June 24, 202612:00 pm

Male Health in Focus: Andropause, Low T, and Fertility on June 24

Delve into men’s health topics, from andropause and low testosterone to fertility challenges

Listen Up L27 Podcast – Spotlight Episode

We encourage members to stay informed by listening to expert insights on health, benefits, and retirement during workouts, commutes, or downtime.


Dr. Marcie Hamrick
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S3 Ep 8 – Lifestyle Medicine & the Future of Fire Fighter Health

Dr. Marcie Hamrick explains how small, sustainable lifestyle changes can help fire fighters reduce health risks and build toward a healthier future.

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