Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
Reflecting on how grief unfolds over time, colliding with duty and responsibility, and how love continues to occupy the space loss leaves behind
From shift schedules to PFAS gear, these are the stories that lit up our socials
Firefighters scored major victories at both the state and federal levels last week, with New Hampshire approving $5 million for statewide cancer and heart disease screenings
Fire crews from around Michigan and Wisconsin continue their aggressive attack as environmental officials monitor the area’s drinking water
“It was a beautiful ceremony, and we’re very proud to be here,” said widow Michelle Ruedy, expressing shared feelings
The Greensburg Fire Department is hosting school presentations for Fire Prevention Week and wrapped a tanker in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
G. Wade Cannon’s cancer battle reportedly inspired other Flower Mound firefighters to get checked and two of them discovered early-stage colon cancer
From a simple radio strap or face wipe to a dedicated decontamination unit, every agency can take a step in the right direction
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
Garrett Reiser “was a comfort to everybody else,” said Demorest Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Palmer
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
The designation means that releases of the chemicals that meet or exceed a certain quantity would have to be reported to federal, state or tribal officials
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report offers guidance for clinical testing and treatment
The program will teach firefighters the signs and symptoms of skin cancer and provide free skin cancer screenings
The decision “could pave the way for more regulations and funding to protect firefighters, as well as for those who are already battling cancer,” said Dr. Alberto Caban-Martinez
Keeping a personal log or using an exposure tracker app could be the key to assuring cancer benefits
The new legislation went into effect on July 1
After being diagnosed with WTC-related cancer in 2018, an international search matched Sal Parisi with Stephen Dawkins, a professor based in England
Polk County continues to deny Christina Pierson a $25,000 benefit offered by the state
In this video, Graham emphasizes the importance of decontamination following an incident to protect the health and wellness of the crew
Firefighters with some cancers are promised treatment cost coverage, enhanced disability or death benefits and $25,000; Pasco County called the law vague
With the data and information available to us today, we have an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the factors that interfere with our physical and behavioral health
The Duke University researchers’ findings may be helpful in determining where and when the risks are highest
Lafayette Firefighter Alex Bourque died at 26; he began experiencing knee pain in December 2020
The Federal Firefighter Fairness Act would give benefits to firefighters who contract heart disease, some cancers and other illnesses due to their service
Plymovent’s new Crab Return System eliminates the need to manually retrieve the exhaust extraction hose after the apparatus leaves the station
Caylie Valenta started the Andy Valenta Melanoma Foundation to honor her 33-year-old husband who died three months after his melanoma diagnosis
Within two years of enactment, the act would ban the manufacture, import or sale of any firefighting foam that includes PFAS
Kimberly Schoppa “was just such a hard worker, she constantly smiled,” said Deputy Chief Tracey Reed
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