Cancer Risk
As far back as the 2000s firefighters assigned to Station 31 claimed the firehouse was making them sick
Female firefighters explained how gear designed for men increases their risk of being burned, slows their movements
The funds are to cover heart disease and cancer screenings for first responders, which are often not covered by insurance
“The very gear designed to protect firefighters, to keep us safe, is killing us,” said General President Edward Kelly, calling the NFPA standard that requires PFAS needless
Is it time to reconsider the levels of risk in light of everything we now know about the exposure risks we face on the fireground?
Firefighters will have access to peer counselors and clinicians, physicals and medical tests
The measure also includes members of the military who responded to 9/11 in Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, unlike the original legislation
Erie Firefighter Michael Smith “was a hard-working firefighter always going above and beyond no matter what was asked of him,” IAFF Local 293 posted
UFA President Andrew Ansbro has started talking with Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to ramp up the cleaning of bunker gear after e-bike battery fires
We can honor our past and maintain our traditions without dismissing new, better and safer ways of doing the job
Since the Defense Department published performance specifications for PFAS-free foams in January, this may be the year when airports start making the switch
Rancho Cucamonga Engineer Miguel Cervantes worked in the fire service for more than 20 years
The International Association of Arson Investigators intends to use the data to better understand and characterize risks and exposures
The union has retained a trio of prominent “toxic tort law” firms to demand changes to PPE and to explore compensation for firefighters and their families
Most of the London crewmembers’ cancers are digestive varieties or leukemia
From initial diagnosis through treatment and, ultimately, the feeling of rain on my scalp
Gain insight into the future of firefighting PPE standards with Jeff Stull as he answers FireRescue1 readers’ most pressing inquiries
Fire service leaders address size-up, situational awareness, roadway safety, proper PPE, complacency, go/no-go decision-making and more
“I’m sure it’s going to help save lives,” said Garnell Whitfield, Buffalo’s former fire commissioner
Arizona researchers will work with firefighters as they build on prior findings and possible prevention opportunities
A personal plea for all leaders to embrace the clean cab concepts that will protect firefighters from apparatus contaminates
William Hammond continues fighting for the full benefits package including a $25,000 lump sum
The CDC changed the contractors who run the National Provider Network for some 25,000 and the prescription drug benefits for the whole program
At least 50 women who worked as first responders at Ground Zero and those who were nearby may receive coverage from the World Trade Center Health Program
Robert Swink was a “great firefighter and a dedicated member of our family,” said Greensboro Fire Chief Jim Robinson
Fire crews from around Michigan and Wisconsin continue their aggressive attack as environmental officials monitor the area’s drinking water
G. Wade Cannon’s cancer battle reportedly inspired other Flower Mound firefighters to get checked and two of them discovered early-stage colon cancer
My personal journey managing the prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery process
Itasca first responders have been accompanying Firefighter-Paramedic Frank Nunez through his cancer battle
“Now we know our own gear is part of that problem,” IAFF General President Edward Kelly said about PFAS
In the last week, retired Firefighter Gregg Lawrence, Battalion Chief Joseph McKie and Firefighter William Hughes have died
The Missouri Fire Fighters Critical Illness Pool aims to financially support firefighters facing the 17 cancers that occur more frequently for those in the fire service
The groups offer guidance for how firefighters can limit their exposures
