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
“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
Keith Peacy, 49, worked for North Chicago and other area departments and often went on medical mission trips to Haiti
Sean Slowey “was a father and friend to all, and our hearts are with his family,” the Milwaukee Fire Department said
Alvin Suriel “saved an untold number of lives in his time as an EMT and paramedic, and through his inspirational leadership,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro
Patrick Corbett was a past recipient of Billerica’s Firefighter of the Year Heroic Award for rescuing a downed firefighter in a house fire
Mesa Fire Captain Trevor Madrid used the social media platform to raise awareness of occupational cancer and stay positive through his experience
Apply some simple marriage vows to your use of PPE at a structural fire
Leeb serves as chief of the Fire Academy and chair of the department’s Contamination Reduction Workgroup
The public safety commissioner highlighted several occupational factors in the death of St. Paul Fire Capt. Mike Paidar
A lack of routine screening for many of the cancers firefighters are at risk of developing has led many departments to embrace modern approaches to improve early detection
Check out these social posts from departments with their support on full display
“Your honor and integrity are as much as your word. He was big on that,” Justin Chesson said of his father, Ray Chesson
Community members are mourning the loss of Pascagoula Fire Department Capt. Jacob Latch, a 16-year veteran of the service
Clay Geiger, 31, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and with a weakened immune system, contracted the virus before vaccines were available
The updated draft offers additional research, essays, articles and ideas for successfully implementing the best practices
South Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic Anthony Palato died earlier this month after a battle with occupational cancer
Anthony Palato, described as having a “true servant’s heart,” was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in 2017
FSRI is expanding its mission to study how new sources of energy, changing demographics and where and how we live are changing the fire environment
Firefighting foam is blamed for PFAS pollution in one airport-adjacent area that has registered two violations this year
Detailing simple steps fire departments can employ to best connect with members
Elizabeth Township’s Amanda Jo Gogoel was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in September 2020
“It is not a matter of if, but when,” victims’ advocate says while encouraging those affected to file
Hanover County Fire-EMS’ Lawrence “Jeff” Phipps, Sr., was diagnosed in February
Innovative design technology allows Blackinton to take cause designs to new levels
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor details his perspective on the topic and outlines what one Florida department is doing to keep its members safe
A ‘betrayal of trust’ says Toledo union head, as local government fights cancer-related claims
Reflecting on the evolution of gear through my career, the impact of an early burn, and how one leader gave me a better option
Exploring why some firefighters still glamorize dirty gear and unsafe actions, despite knowing the risks