SCIENCE TO THE STATION

Your Health & Safety Deserve More Than a Hunch.

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!

Science to the Station Conference 2026

NOVEMBER 3-5, 2026

KANSAS CITY, MO

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THE RESEARCH EXISTS.

WE HELP YOU TURN
IT INTO ACTION.

Every day, firefighters and EMS professionals risk their lives.

Too often, the science that could protect them never makes it from the study to the station.

Science to the Station changes that: translating peer-reviewed research into practical, actionable resources built for the people who need them most.

ABOUT US
ABOUT US

HELP GET RESEARCH
ON THE RIG

Become a Science to the Station Member

1.

Join a Workgroup or Alliance to Contribute

2.

Share, Post, & Help Spread Science that Saves Lives

3.

WELCOME FROM
SCIENCE TO THE STATION PRESIDENT DR. SARA JAHNKE

Sleep is one of the biggest health threats in the fire service, and we need your help to study it. 🔬 The SHIFT Study (Shift Scheduling and Sleep Health in Firefighters) is a FEMA-funded national research study led by Dr. Sara Jahnke examining how s
Think about the last change your department tried to roll out. New gear, a wellness program, a policy update. Did it stick? If it didn’t, you’re not alone. Research shows 60-70% of organizational change efforts fail, and fire departments
What Firefighters Want in 2026 – Training Survey We talk a lot about training in the fire service. But here’s the real question… 👉 Is it actually preparing you for the job? This year’s What Firefighters Want survey is digg
🚨 NERD ALERT: New Resource Science to the Station and our partners are proud to release the Elected Officials’ Guide to Supporting Firefighter Medical Evaluations! Firefighters face elevated risks for cancer, cardiovascular dis
BREAKING SCIENCE: 4-Day Therapy Retreat Works for Firefighters with PTSD  New research shows firefighters can get MAJOR relief from PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares in just 4 days without months of weekly therapy. The Results: 76.5% no longer me
Science to the Station is headed to Kansas City: November 3–5, 2026! Start making your plans now! This year’s theme? Vintage Vegas. Because if we’re going to spend a few days talking about firefighter health, occupational scie
Science to the Station is proud to introduce a new way to move research from journals to the jumpseat thanks to our Fire & EMS Scholars Alliance. S.C.A.N.: Science - Conditions, Actions, & Needs is our newest offering built specifically for
We said we were going to make science usable! And the new infographic is out! Thanks to our team of nerds the first edition of Breaking Science from Science to the Station now comes with a downloadable infographic you can actually use and understand
🔥 BREAKING: Science to the Station just launched something BIG. Introducing “Breaking Science”: research that actually makes it OUT of the academic paywall and INTO your station. Fast. Clear. Actionable! First up? A Game-Changing Study
🚨 Save the date, nerds. 🚨 Science to the Station is heading to Kansas City for NERDSTOCK ’26 and yes, it’s going to be as gloriously nerdy as it sounds. 📍 November 3–5, 2026 | Kansas City, MO Why KC? Bec

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