Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
Prince George’s County firefighters are among firefighters from five departments testing the gear in training and on emergency calls
Fire Chief Jack McElfish led the Sandy Springs Fire Department when it started in 2006
Multiple mayoral administrations, including Eric Adams’, have withheld the documents, fearing their release could trigger a wave of lawsuits from first responders
The FDNY Fire Officers Association warns the WTC Health Program may stop accepting members by 2028
A new installation at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum explores the lasting impacts of the dust that blanketed New York in the wake of the terrorist attack
Exploring the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
The FDNY added the names of 32 firefighters and EMS personnel to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall
Brunswick Executive Airport’s spill of 1,450 gallons of aqueous film-forming foam concentrate is the sixth-largest in the country
The Depew Fire Department will be able to purchase a new washer and dryer to clean PPE and reduce exposure to toxins
Berkeley Captain Chris van Luen now helps other firefighters understand their prevention, detection and treatment options
Legislation signed by Governor Maura Healey will require manufacturers to disclose if they are using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Adopt a Firefighter is working to fund cancer detection among firefighters in three cities
Firefighter Shawn Calvey, 37, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in May 2023
Nashua Fire Rescue Lt. Jessica Wyman served the department for 26 years
Sea-Tac firefighters were often covered in the foams during training exercises and fires
The lawsuit by unions and individual firefighters against 3M and other companies seeks over $5M under the Connecticut Product Liability Act
Providing a safer work environment for first responders
There is always the chance that something will happen that we have no control over; it’s those fears that keep us up at night
Highland Heights firefighters take the Galleri test to identify cancer early
Assembly Bill 2408 heads to the Senate for approval
Stay safe under the sun with these 10 expert tips on preventing and treating sunburn
With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn
Detailing how CAFS helps reduce exposure to chemicals, chemical compounds, and carcinogens during interior structural firefighting
Supporters of the ban believe it will push manufacturers to avoid using the cancer-causing chemicals
The Smilow Cancer Hospital identified noted at least five firefighters had biopsies and were referred to dermatologists for additional diagnosis
Fayetteville Fire Department Battalion Chief John Bowen, 35, died six months after being diagnosed with colon cancer
Fire service leader, FireRescue1 contributor used writing to share his cancer experience with other firefighters
The department tripled the number of firefighters completing annual blood screenings with on-site events
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