Cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, is the number one killer in America. Heart attacks remain the number one cause of on-duty firefighter fatalities and are responsible for almost half of all LODDs each year.

Everyone Goes Home® wants to know your best practices for teaching recruits to be prevention and safety advocates.

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As 2009 winds down and we begin a new year, there is no better time to take a look back to evaluate the past year and look forward to where we can go. The preliminary data for line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) in 2009 shows a reduction in this area. This clearly indicates that all our efforts - associations and individuals - are having a positive impact on preventable LODDs. The magnitude of our challenge requires the involvement of everyone.

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» "True Change" Occurs with Diligence and Time
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» Advocates Wanted for Everyone Goes Home® Program
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