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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts, cool cats. Science to the Station is going full '50s this year, and yes, we want you to dress the part. 🎸 📅 November 3-5, 2026 📍 Kansas City, MO Shake, Rattle, and Register TODAY!: bit.ly/S2Sreg-26 #S2S2026 #ScienceToTheStation #FireServiceResearch

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

See FREDtalks in person at the Science to the Station Conference, Kansas City, MO, Nov 3-5, 2026! Register: www.science2station.org/s2sconference Watch Aaron Zamzow's full FREDtalk, plus others from 2025: www.science2station.org/fred The nerds are waiting! 🤓

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Shake, Rattle & Research! 🎸 The Nerd Bird is headed to Kansas City for Science to the Station 2026, Nov 3 to 5. Research you can use right away plus FRED Talks and PSIP sessions. Hotel block closes Oct 10. Register: science2station.org/s2sconference

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New #DocTalk: seasonal allergies + the FDA's first full approval of a multi-cancer blood test. It's being marketed hard to fire service, but it only covers men 50+/certain cancers, misses skin and often lung cancer. Prevention still matters most. Watch: www.science2station.org/doctalk

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Science to the Station is a 2026 National Firefighter Registry for Cancer Champion, two years running. 🏆 NIOSH says 50,000+ firefighters have enrolled and it hopes to double that. Career, volunteer, wildland: the registry needs you. Join: nfr.cdc.gov

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The research is done. It needs a ride to your station. 🚒 Science to the Station 2026 | Kansas City | Nov 3 to 5 Send your team. No refunds starting Oct 6, and the hotel block closes Oct 10. To register visit www.science2station.org

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New Holler At Ya Scientist: Dr. Brittany Hollerbach digs into what we still don't know about PFAS in turnout gear, how fit affects injury risk and dexterity, and why some women skip gear pieces that don't fit right. Watch the full conversation. #ScienceToTheStation

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tomorrow is 25 years since 9/11. In this DocTalk, Dr. James Augustine and Dr. Brittany Hollerbach talk about why we remember, for the lives lost, and for what it taught us about how fragile we are as a society and as first responders. Full episode: www.science2station.org/doctalk

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day 💛 NerdBird has a very simple message for you today: Love you. Don't die. If you're struggling, please tell someone. Call or text 988 to connect with trained crisis support, 24/7. Please stay. Please reach out. ♥️ 🐦

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Why do surveys ask "the same question" five different ways? Dr. Sara Jahnke explains: it's not laziness, it's validated measures. Bots get caught, consistency gets checked, and clinical scores get built from the whole set, not one question. 🔬 #ScienceToTheStation

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

NERD BIRD PSA 🚨 Caffeine dependency + an inability to stop talking about Fire/EMS provider health at dinner parties = high risk for attending S2S. Nov 3-5, Kansas City. Vintage Vegas theme, Sara's famous party, real research without the PhD or the nap! Register: science2station.org/s2sconference

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Dad's job can affect baby's health too. On this Holler at Ya Scientist, Dr. Brittany Hollerbach shares NIOSH-partnered research finding firefighters' kids face increased risk of birth defects, including limb defects. More research is needed on the "why," watch the clip 🧵🚒

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For fire & EMS, it’s about taking care of each other. A study found suicide accounted for a significantly greater share of deaths among firefighters than the US working population (PMR = 172). “Are you OK” is a real question. Wait for a real answer.

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Office Hours with the NERDS is back — join Dr. Brittany Hollerbach Thurs, Sept 10 at 11am CT for real talk on Fire & EMS science. No jargon, just honest Q&A. Free for S2S members, spots limited!

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Real talk: if you don't come, Sara will be standing by the registration table looking devastated. Don't do that to her. Register at Science2Station.org. See you in KC! #Nerdstock2026 #GotScience

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Firefighters: what influences how much you drink on the job? Science to the Station and the OSU Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab want your input. One 30 minute Zoom interview, actively working firefighters 18+. Sign up: science2station.info/OSUhydrate 💧🚒 #ScienceToTheStation

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Colorado week for the fire service's busiest pigeon. Sleep study enrollment with Front Range firefighters, a Junior Firefighter badge earned at Boulder Fire Rescue, and Bald Mountain hiked twice between data days. One WHOOP at a time. 🐦 #NerdEBird #ScienceToTheStation #FirefighterSleep

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Do you really need that much sleep? Dr. Sara Jahnke on the "I feel fine on 5 hours" myth: sleep touches cancer risk, heart risk, hormones, and cognition, whether you notice it or not. Her challenge: prioritize 7-8 hrs for 2-4 weeks and see how "fine" compares. 😴 #ScienceToTheStation #SleepScience

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Emotional intelligence is barely part of the fire service conversation. Dep. Chief Kane Nixon's FREDTalk digs into the culture shift the job needs. 🎥 More talks: www.science2station.org/fred  📍 Register (Nov 3-5, KC): www.science2station.org/s2sconference

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Viva la Science! 🎤 Pink Cadillac, an Elvis impersonator, and me heading straight for #S2SConference2026. Nov 3–5, Kansas City. NERDS: the math is simple, seats are filling up. Stop scrolling, go register. www.science2station.org/s2sconference

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#DocTalk: violence against fire/EMS providers. De-escalation training, mayday protocols for weapon threats, spotting medical causes like low blood sugar or dementia vs. criminal behavior, and designing safer work areas. Plan before it happens, not during. Watch: www.science2station.org/doctalk

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A few weeks in the life of the fire service's busiest pigeon: a Tulsa research symposium, sleep study season with WHOOP bands and hotel bed inspections, a full day at the FDNY Fire Academy, and a duffel-bag ride to FRI 2026. Same mission: healthier firefighters. 🐦 #NerdEBird #ScienceToTheStation

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Firefighters are seeing elevated rates of miscarriage. Dr. Brittany Hollerbach explains why it's not one cause: disrupted sleep, shift work, noise, heat, chemical exposure, and encapsulating gear all add up. New Holler At Ya Scientist, from Science to the Station.

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

DocTalk with Dr. James Augustine: extremes of weather. Solidarity with Texas amid the flooding. Plus summer safety for responders: heat, hydration, fueling on rest cycles, and wildland + Canadian wildfire smoke. Full episode + archives: www.science2station.org/doctalk

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New Holler At Ya Scientist with Dr. Brittany Hollerbach (yes, the pun is on purpose). Reproductive health for firefighters, women and men: how the job affects fertility, what to weigh before and during pregnancy, and why your exposures and policies matter. 🚒

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The Exotic Life of Nerd E. Bird, lately: met the flock, imported Nerd "Eh" Bird from up north, let Storm E. Bird "help" with disasters nobody reported, booked a spa suite in Tulsa, and redecorated a car door on the way to a meeting. Everyone's okay. The paint is not. 🐦🚒

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

New DocTalk: Dr. James Augustine answers listener questions on firefighter health (Dr. Brittany Hollerbach co-hosting). This one covers the 4 keys to a healthy career, sleep/shift scheduling, and what to tell your doctor if they don't get the job. Full episodes: science2station.org/doctalk

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

In this episode of Holler At Ya Scientist, Dr. Brittany Hollerbach unpacks some of the most common misconceptions about pregnancy in the fire service and honestly, a lot of them start before pregnancy even happens.

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Big week for the fire service's most patriotic pigeon: celebrated the 4th wrapped in an actual flag, road-tripped to Wichita, and personally peer reviewed the Flint Hills. Approved. Would perch again. 🐦 Back to firefighter health and wellness. #NerdEBird #ScienceToTheStation

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

NERDS, let's talk station rituals. 🐦🔥 Dr. Sara Jahnke on teasing vs. crossing the line: it's not about killing the tradition, it's about paying attention to whether it's landing right. If the answer's no, reevaluate. New FAQ Around With Science & Find Out is up now.

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Brittany Hollerbach's FRED Talk tackles firefighter reproductive health: research the fire service desperately needs. It's why FRED Talks is such a key part of the Science to the Station Conference. Register today: www.science2station.org (Nov 3-5, Kansas City) #ScienceToTheStation #FREDtalks

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Your voice shapes science! AND MORE! We want to create content that actually lands for you. So tell us: what do you want more of? Comment below or slide into our DMs with your thoughts. We're listening. 🧪

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A week in the life of the fire service's busiest pigeon: NFPA 1580 talks in DC, croissant security detail, a self-appointed boat captaincy, one dissertation defense, and a brutal Oh My Pigeons loss. To children. 🐦 Big science. Tiny bird. #NerdEBird #ScienceToTheStation

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Our favorite DocTalk Doc is back! Heat dome + 250th anniversary + fireworks season = danger ahead. Heat emergencies, preventable fireworks injuries, and real responder losses this week remind us that celebrating safely is non-negotiable. Questions for Dr. A? Drop in the comments or DM us.

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

S2S 2026 is happening, NERDS 🔬 Nov 3-5, Kansas City. FRED Talks, breakout sessions on PFAS, cancer prevention, behavioral health, and more. Early bird ($550) ends July 3, then you're paying extra for awesomeness. Register: science2station.org/s2sconference #S2S2026

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Safety Stand Down 2026 is coming to a close: Firefighter FITNESS. So I lived the whole acronym this week. F-oundations. I-ntentional. T-echnique. N-utrition. E-valuation. S-leep. S-trategies for Success. Normal week for a bird. Fit to Serve. Fit for Life.

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Day 7 of the Safety Stand Down. A structured fitness program for new recruits cut injuries nearly in half and saved $33K in workers' comp costs, paying for itself in year one. Download at: science2station.org/scholars  #SafetyStandDown #ScienceCAN

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Day 6 of the 2026 Firefighter Safety Stand Down: Sleep. 37.2% of firefighters have a sleep disorder. 80%+ don't know it. Sleep disorders = 2x crash risk, 2.4x cardiovascular disease, 3.8x anxiety odds. Full SCAN: science2station.org/scholars

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Day 5 of the 2026 Firefighter Safety Stand Down. Passing a fitness test ≠ fit for the job. What predicted performance: VO2max, body fat, upper AND lower body power: together. One test alone doesn't cut it. Full SCAN: science2station.org/scholars

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Day 4 S.C.A.N. For the Firefirefighter Safety Stand Down is live on our website: www.science2station.org

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Up to 33% of on-duty firefighter injuries happen in the gym. The #1 cause? Poor lifting technique: driving 44% of identified injury mechanisms. Shoulder & back. Every time. Immobility sets the stage. Better technique is the fix. Day 3 SCAN: science2station.org/scholars More: safetystanddown.org

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Low aerobic fitness = 2.2x higher on-duty injury risk. Every 3.5 mL/kg/min gain in VO2max cuts that risk by 14%. Firefighters under 30 in the least fit tier were 3.4x more likely to get hurt. Day 2 is live: science2station.org/scholars More on Stand Down: safetystanddown.org

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Safety Stand Down week! Heart disease = 45% of on-duty firefighter deaths. Fire suppression is 1-5% of your time. Risk during suppression: up to 136x higher than non-emergency duties. Day 1 is live: science2station.org/scholars Learn more: safetystanddown.org

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

NERDS... It's Friday! You know what that means. 🐦🤓 This week Nerd E. Bird: 🏋️ Hit the gym with a serious fitness agenda 📞 Crashed the Safety Stand Down planning call 🎓 Cheered on Kirsten Andrews defending her thesis on stress and mental health outcomes in women firefighters

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Science doesn't change the fire service from a journal shelf... it changes it on the apparatus floor, in the rehab area, in the chief's office where the next big decision gets made. That's the bridge we exist to build. Grab a copy from @CrackylM: 🔗 www.crackyl.com/fire-science...

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The National Firefighter Registry for Cancer just hit 50,000 registered firefighters and that's HUGE! Every data point is a step toward protecting lives. Not registered yet? It takes about 30 minutes: NFR.cdc.gov #NationalFirefighterRegistry

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

TOMORROW. June 2, 2pm ET. The NVFC is hosting a Roundtable Talk on Safety Stand Down 2026: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life. Are you fit for the fight? This is where you find out. Safety Stand Down week is June 14-20. Register: nvfc.org/online-trainings Stand Down resources: safetystanddown.org

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Introducing: The Exotic Life of Nerd E. Bird 🐦🤓 Every Friday we're documenting what it actually looks like when firefighter health science hits the road — planes, conferences, data collection, and the occasional glass of white wine. (Field research is nuanced.) Short weekly recap. Real work.

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

NERDS — early bird registration for #S2S2026 is LIVE and Sara is not taking questions about her excitement level! 🔬🐦 Kansas City | Nov 3-5, 2026 Early bird: $550 through July 3 Hotel open NOW — this is your sign! Registration + hotel → science2station.org/conference

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Science to the Station @science2station.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Breaking Science: NFPA's four-point PPC sizing standard uses 4 measurements out of 200+ relevant ones. Ill-fitting protective clothing = falls, trips, reduced mobility, & + on-duty injury risk. New research: it's time for a data-driven fix. Full breakdown + study: science2station.org/breaking

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