At a glance
NIOSH is recognizing any U.S. fire department that enrolls 50% of their active firefighters OR more than 300 of their active firefighters in the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer as a Gold Helmet Department. Gold Helmet Departments receive a certificate, web badge, and social media posts to share.
Become a Gold Helmet Department
Departments who have at least 50% of their active firefighters OR more than 300 active firefighters signed up for the NFR for Cancer are eligible.
Here's how it works:
- If you believe your department has met the eligibility criteria, please email NFRegistry@cdc.gov and provide the total number of active firefighters in your department.Please note: participants will need to select/enter their current department in the 'Work History' section of the questionnaire to allow NIOSH to accurately count the number of firefighters enrolled from your department.
- NIOSH will then review the NFR database. If your department meets the criteria, NIOSH will send you a confirmation email. This email shares details about the Gold Helmet Department recognition and includes a certificate, website badge, and social media posts to share.
- Gold Helmet Departments can share their accomplishment with their networks via email, social media, or other channels using #NFRGoldHelmet
Highlighting Gold Helmet Departments
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health