Cancer

The cancer topic focuses on one of the biggest issues afflicting the fire service at all levels: cancer. The topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles connecting the dots between firefighting and cancer.

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Chief Conversations: MSA debuts new XF1
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This video series is brought to you by Globe and MSA. View the other videos in the series here.

By FireRescue1 Staff

FireRescue1 Executive Editor Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Eric Buzard, fire service marketing manager for MSA, about the features in the new MSA Cairns XF1 helmet, from multiple adjustment points, to easily removable soft components, as well as integrated lighting and communications.

Bashoor asks how reception has been to the non-traditional jet helmet shape of the XF1, which Buzard says has been warm. Buzard related the “light switch moment” when he realized the need for a streamlined helmet, when he came across a motor vehicle accident with firefighters on scene, and witnessed three firefighter helmets sitting on top of the car, obviously not being worn during the rescue operation.
Chief Conversations: IAFC Southeast Division top issues
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This video series is brought to you by Globe and MSA. View the other videos in the series here.

By FireRescue1 Staff

FireRescue1 Executive Editor Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Kingman D. Schuldt, CFO, president of the IAFC’s Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs, and chief, Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, FL about the relationship between the divisions and the parent organization in IAFC.

“The divisions serve such an important role in bridging the gap between the local communities and the state organizations to the international programs,” Shuldt notes. We really try to focus as a division to take those messages, those needs, those wants, desires of the local fire services at the state level and take them up to the international level.

Shuldt and Bashoor discuss the hot button issues in the Southeast division, which reflect the core values in the greater fire service: cancer presumption, mental health and wellness, PTSD, safe haven for newborns and fire prevention.
Decon7 Systems BDAS+ Training Video
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This instructional video is designed to familiarize operators with the Decon7 Biological Decontaminant Accelerated Spray Plus, commonly referred to as a “Badass” unit. The focus of this video is to simplify proper use and illustrate capabilities of the Badass unit.
Learn more about Decon7 Systems at their official website.
Firefighters raise childhood cancer awareness in music video
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The Middletown Fire Department was featured in a local artist's song, "Fighter," to raise awareness of childhood cancer. Firefighters had their heads shaved in solidarity with children who have been diagnosed or affected by cancer.
Mass. boy with cancer becomes honorary firefighter for a day
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Rylee Sostre lived out one of his life dreams by becoming a firefighter for a day. Read the full story here.
Lawmakers vow to approve money for firefighter cancer fund
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Firefighters play in basketball game for brother with cancer
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Fire dept. hosts bone marrow drive for firefighter
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Firefighters recall colleagues who died from cancer
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Since 1990, more than 160 Boston firefighters have died from the disease, and every year 20 firefighters are diagnosed with cancer.
Firefighters rally to help 8-year-old with cancer
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Firefighter gets dying wish, sees daughter graduate
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Cancer prevention in the fire service
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Bryan Frieders, a battalion chief in San Gabriel, Calif. and president of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, makes the case that fire officers must provide the leadership that will help prevent cancer among firefighters.
Firefighter credits dog with helping him beat cancer
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FIREGROUND Flash Tip: The importance of SCBA
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Jason Hoevelmann looks at the toxic dangers present during overhaul and outlines a plan to determine when it is safe to remove SCBA.
Ore. firefighter to lose leg to cancer
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