Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
With research linking firefighting to elevated melanoma rates, Mt. Lebanon firefighters underwent free dermatology checks to catch early signs of cancer
University of Arizona researchers found PFAS exposure may alter microRNAs, triggering early biological changes that could help guide future prevention strategies
Detailing simple steps to reduce exposures and improve long-term health
Rich MacKinnon Jr., president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, wants the National Fire Protection Association to ban the use of PFAS in fire gear
“This research potentially shows us the mechanism through which the exposures that firefighters face on the job lead to increased health risks,” said Dr. Jeff Burgess
Whatcom Fire District 7 Assistant Fire Chief Dean Crosswhite served the community for nearly 30 years
Researchers hope to collect at least 30 sweat samples from St. Paul firefighters to test for carcinogens
Ed McBride, former assistant fire chief in Godfrey, had battled the duty-related cancer for the past few years
Lt. Andy Nunley was a 23-year veteran of the Bloom Township Fire Department
Samples from Nashville FFs helped researchers compare risks
About 200 fire departments out of over 800 have already joined the effort and ID’d more than 50,000 gallons of PFAS-containing foam that will be disposed of
The CDC and NIOSH are actively working to roll out the web portal and test the enrollment process
Sponsored by the CFSI and NFFF, the Sarbanes award recognizes organizations for outstanding contributions to firefighter health and safety
OEHS experts offer key considerations related to existing PPE, new respirators and exposure times on the front lines
Craig Simon was a gold badge member of the Napoleon Volunteer Fire Department
When apparatus are maxed out on compartment space, storage bags offer a useful solution for transporting your gear
The FDNY captain is a founding member of the department’s Contamination Reduction Workgroup and has studied how to reduce firefighter cancer rates
“Brant [Bice] dedicated his life to the fire service and did so for over 20 years,” the Irondale Fire Department said
Dayton leaders say firefighting is hazardous but want to be sure claims have medical evidence; union officials say attempts to deny claims are unconscionable
What firefighters must understand about their exposure risks and decontamination efforts
One of the defendants, 3M, says it no longer makes the foam mentioned and it stands by its products’ safety
The defendants include 3M, Buckeye Fire Equipment, Johnson Controls and Tencate Protective Fabrics
Lt. Shody Henshaw “was a friend to many and known by all in the SAFD,” a department Facebook post states
Jeffersonville Fire Department Deputy Chief Bruce DeArk was a “strong advocate for cancer awareness”
Lt. Brett Boss, 38, “was a huge advocate for firefighters around the state,” said Capt. Caleb Feine
40PlusFire is geared toward male firefighters over the age of 40 who are seeking information about prostate cancer prevention, risks and solutions
Glenn Poole served with the Hollow Creek and Savannah River Site departments
The Center is offering no-cost regional cancer seminars for firefighters
“We will all miss that fried chicken, but not as much as [Joe Killian’s] big heart,” said Clark County Fire District 6 Chief Kristan Maurer
James “Nate” Leonard “was brave in his duties as a firefighter and paramedic, but equally brave as he faced and fought cancer,” said Fire Chief Michael McNally
“His death leaves an emptiness among his fire department family,” the Asheville Fire Department said in a statement
Jacob Ibarra rang a celebratory bell and the siren of a Lubbock Fire Rescue fire engine after completing his treatments
On Saturday, 76 fire department trucks and more than 200 colleagues participated in a surprise parade for Firefighter Chris Cox
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