From the Nerd Network:
The Safety, Health & Survival Section is hosting a conversation on Crew Resource Management in the fire service.
Communication, decision-making, and teamwork when seconds matter.
March 19 | 11 AM ET
Register:
science2station.info/shscoffee
Wildfires are already happening across the U.S., even in February.
Smoke exposure, air quality, evacuation planning, and protecting homes in the Wildland Urban Interface are all becoming more important as fires expand into where people live.
Watch here:
science2station.info/DocTalk
Mark your calendars.
The Science to the Station Conference is headed to Kansas City.
📅 Nov 3–5, 2026
🎲 Theme: Vintage Vegas
Researchers, clinicians, and fire service professionals coming together to advance firefighter health through evidence.
More details soon. For now… save the date.
Introducing S.C.A.N. (Science – Conditions, Actions, & Needs) from our Fire & EMS Scholars Alliance.
Our first release tackles PFAS exposure + cancer risk and centers on the hierarchy of contamination control.
Download it here:
www.science2station.org/scholars-scans
We said we were going to make science usable.
We meant it.
The first Breaking Science infographic on PFAS exposure in U.S. firefighters is live.
Exposure isn’t random. It’s shaped by behavior + policy.
Download it, print it, use it:
www.science2station.org/breaking
Seasonal illnesses are shifting and healthcare options are expanding. Personalized care can help, but balance, moderation, and science-backed guidance still matter most for long-term health.
Watch here: science2station.info/DocTalk
NEW: "Breaking Science" just dropped!
No more waiting years for critical research. When important firefighter studies publish, you'll know IMMEDIATELY.
First brief: PFAS study of 2,056 firefighters. 100% had forever chemicals in blood. Here's what you can do about it👇
science2station.org/breaking
DEADLINE: FEB 6 FINAL CALL ⏰
Class proposals for Science to the Station 2026 close soon!
All submissions considered for:
• FRED Talks (12-min research focus)
• Putting Science into Practice (applied sessions)
🎟 Comp registration + $400 stipend
Submit now 👉 science2station.info/ClassProposa...
📢 Call for Class Proposals — Science to the Station 2026, Nov 3–5 in Kansas City, MO.
All submissions considered for:
• FRED Talks (12-min research focus)
• Putting Science into Practice (45-min applied sessions)
🗓 Deadline: Feb 6, 2026
Submit here 👉 science2station.info/ClassProposa...
DocTalk: This year’s flu is mainly Influenza A (H3N2), hitting older adults hardest, often by worsening underlying conditions. RSV is circulating but improved vaccines are helping.
Watch here: science2station.info/DocTalk
SAVE THE DATE, nerds!
NERDSTOCK ’26 is headed to Kansas City 🧠🔥
📅 Nov 3–5, 2026
📍 Kansas City, MO
Where else can you get elite BBQ, legendary jazz, and historic mob ties to Vegas… and world-class fire & EMS science?
Exactly…
#Nerdstock26 #ScienceToTheStation #FireScience #EMS #KC
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month.
If you haven’t joined the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, now is the time.
Resources at www.science2station.org + from IAFF and FCSN.
Let’s predict risk so we can prevent disease!
Buying nerdy science apparel for yourself still counts as gift shopping.
We have a small number of Cirque de Science / Nerdstock 2025 sweatshirts left. When they’re gone, they’re gone. Future Sara will not be persuaded.
science2station.info/swag25
Holiday reminders:
Wash your hands. Stay home if you’re sick. Mask if you must go out. Practice food safety. Know when urgent care is appropriate & when the ER is necessary.
Influenza A & B & lingering coughs are everywhere right now. Prevention matters.
Full DocTalk:
science2station.info/DocTalk
Cirque du Science brought “The Nerdiest Show on Earth” to life!
Fire performers, stilt walkers, jugglers, acrobats… an unforgettable night under the big top with the best people in fire & EMS.
Not your typical conference… And that’s the point!
Nerdstock 2025 delivered!
FRED Talks with the latest science, “putting science to practice” wins, an incredible Women in Fire pre-con, our first FamilyStrong Track, and 450+ attendees who showed up big.
Save the date: Nov 3–5, 2026. Nerdstock is back!!!
Doc Talk is back! 🦃🔥🤧
Thanksgiving = peak foodborne + respiratory bug season.
Tips: keep raw poultry separate, don’t mix utensils, use a meat thermometer, refrigerate leftovers fast, and be smart with turkey fryers. If you’re sick, stay home or mask up.
Full episode: science2station.info/DocTalk
Looking for the perfect gift for the nerd who already has everything?
We’ve got a very limited stash of Cirque de Science / Nerdstock 2025 sweatshirts left: soft, bold, and proudly nerdy.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Get yours before they vanish:
science2station.info/swag25
We’re helping our friends at Tennessee Tech University get the word out about the SENTINEL Study — exploring how critical calls become defining moments for firefighters.
✔ For current firefighters
✔ 10–15 min
✔ Anonymous
Take part: tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0evnRu3khz04y5o
The new IPSDI Exposure Tracker™ is officially live — new build, new name, new look. Same trusted team.
Fast logging. No incident number. Updated exposure categories. Talk-to-text. iOS, Android, web.
Download it today and start tracking the exposures that shape your future.
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
