BRAVE Firefighters in Goderich

On April 15, 2025, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) hosted a Benefitting Rural Area Volunteer Emergency (BRAVE) Firefighter screening event in Goderich. The BRAVE Firefighter project is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of rural volunteer firefighters. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers and the Goderich firefighters who participated in this event.

The BRAVE Firefighter project is designed to provide free, accessible medical screenings to volunteer firefighters. Alongside these screenings, participants also receive an educational session on cardiovascular health, equipping them with the knowledge to better understand, monitor, and maintain their heart health. 

Gateway CERH has conducted pilot screening events in firehalls including Ethel Firehall, Seaforth and Bayfield.

To learn more about this project watch an online webinar or explore the project page.

Thank you for the support and donations from the Municipality of Bluewater, 100 People Who Care Huron County, iA Finacial, Town of Goderich, Royal Canadian Brussels Legion Branch 218, Seaforth Legion Branch 156, Goderich Legion Branch 109. 

About Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health  

Founded in 2008 in the community of Seaforth, ON, Gateway CERH is a not-for-profit rural health research organization run by a community-based volunteer board of directors. Gateway CERH's main mission is to better the health and quality of life of rural residents through research, education and communication. Learn more on the Gateway CERH website at: https://www.gatewayruralhealth.ca/ and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube