NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER REGISTRY (NFR)

PROMOTION KIT

This kit is designed to help fire service leaders and organizations 

share the NFR with firefighters across the nation.

Why get involved with the NFR?

The NFR is the only national database that monitors 

cancer in U.S. firefighters and will make it possible 

to investigate the link between firefighting and 

cancer. By sharing information about the NFR 

with your network, you play an integral role in 

helping enroll as many firefighters as possible.

How can I help spread the word?

Use the resources in this Promotion Kit to share the 

NFR in person or digitally with your colleagues and 

encourage U.S. firefighters to sign up. This kit includes 

talking points, social media posts, email language, 

and links to posters and other NFR materials.

SHARE LINK TO JOIN THE NFR

NFR.CDC.GOV

FOLLOW NIOSH ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

FOR THE LATEST NFR UPDATES

@NIOSH @NIOSHusa

@NIOSH @National Institute 

for Occupational 

Safety and Health

SHARE THE NFR IN 5 STEPS:

1. USE TALKING POINTS AND DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS FROM THE NFR WEBSITE

Talking Points

• The National Firefighter Registry is the 

largest existing effort to understand and 

reduce cancer risk among firefighters. 

• All firefighters – paid or volunteer, 

active or retired, with or without cancer, 

and no matter their length of service 

– can join the National Firefighter 

Registry. Participation is voluntary.

• By joining the National Firefighter Registry, 

you can help protect your brothers and 

sisters in the fire service from developing 

cancer and pave the way for new health 

and safety measures to keep the next 

generation of firefighters safe. 

Posters

• Print NFR posters for your fire stations, 

offices, or conferences.

Videos

• Share videos and testimonials to 

help firefighters learn more.

Roll Call Announcement

• Introduce the NFR to your fire 

department or fire service team.

Enrollment Tip Sheet

• Follow this step-by-step guide to help 

firefighters join the registry.

Palm Cards

• Hand out this 4 x 9’’ card at conferences and events.

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2. POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Share the draft social media posts and images below on Facebook, Instagram, 

LinkedIn, and Twitter. Use #NationalFirefighterRegistry on Twitter and tag 

NIOSH social media accounts on the previous page at your discretion.

Post 1

[Insert your organization’s name here] is 

excited to share the National Firefighter Registry, 

a new effort to understand and reduce cancer in 

firefighters. Together, we can have a lasting impact 

on the fire service. Join today at NFR.cdc.gov

Post 2

The National Firefighter Registry is now open! 

We need all U.S. firefighters – paid or volunteer, 

active or retired, with or without cancer – to join.

NIOSH will use the registry to understand 

and reduce cancer risk in the fire 

service. Join today at NFR.cdc.gov

Post 3

Firefighters, answer the call. 

The National Firefighter Registry is now open!

The more firefighters that join the NFR, the more 

questions we can answer about the link between 

firefighting and cancer. Join today at NFR.cdc.gov

Facebook/Instagram Twitter/LinkedIn

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3. SEND AN EMAIL OR E-NEWSLETTER 

Share the NFR with your listservs.

Subject: Stand Together, Join the National Firefighter Registry

Body text: 

[Insert your organization’s name here] is excited to share the National Firefighter Registry (NFR), 

the largest existing effort to understand and reduce cancer risk among firefighters. The NFR is 

open to all U.S. firefighters – paid or volunteer, active or retired, with or without cancer. 

Studies have shown that firefighters’ exposure on the fireground may increase their risk of cancer. When you 

sign up for the NFR, researchers will match information you provide to cancer diagnosis information from state 

cancer registries. This will allow them to study the relationship between firefighting and cancer outcomes. 

Answer the call. Join the NFR today at NFR.cdc.gov

4. FEATURE THE NFR ON YOUR WEBSITE

Add this badge to your 

website to help visitors 

learn more about the NFR. 

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NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER REGISTRY

PROUD 

SUPPORTER

5. SHARE THE NFR QR CODE. 

Share this QR code on your 

website or by email to help 

firefighters register for the NFR.

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JOIN THE NFR

March 2023