Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs, including those tackling infectious disease, air quality and workplace safety
Murray County fire departments are testing SoyFoam, a PFAS-free foam made from soy flour and distributed by the state’s soybean research council
To fight firefighter cancer risks, the Hayward Fire Department has partnered with Prenuvo to offer full-body MRI scans for early detection, inspired by the legacy of late Captain Steve Holt
Four ways fire departments can continue the landslide of positive and productive behaviors to protect our members
Failing to protect the gear that protects you is foolish and sets a bad example for new members
Researchers argue that if leaders want meaningful change, they must convince members that “everyone else is doing it, too”
How volunteer departments can overcome challenges related to health mindset and limited PPE cleaning equipment
Protect firefighters from harmful fireground particulates with high-quality respirators and face masks
Unpacking the PPE decon-cancer connection and what firefighters can do to protect their health
Alex Bourque, 25, initially thought he had torn a ligament in his leg, and was shocked when doctors told him they had found a tumor growing on one of his bones
How firefighting foam impacts firefighters and the environment – and what’s being done to address the health concerns
Chris Ryan beat throat cancer, then turned his focus to improving his daughter’s quality of life
This lightweight, flexible and durable strap keeps the radio and accessories where you want them – and stands up to decon
Chief Dennis Compton was honored by the foundation for his leadership through critical moments for the foundation and the fire service
Despite drastic technological advances over the decades, firefighter PPE remains relatively unchanged
The Skellefteå Model focuses on dry initial contaminant reduction, amid other processes, to reduce firefighters’ exposure to toxins
Retired Syracuse Firefighter Tim Downes, a cancer survivor, has been working to implement the comprehensive screening for about seven years
The bill further protects female firefighters by adding breast cancer and ovarian cancer to the list of qualifying diseases
Open storage extends the life of agency investments in turnout gear and helps keep firefighters safer
White blood cells are more vulnerable to DNA damage, and their DNA repair mechanisms appear misaligned to deal with the damage
The proposed bill would also mandate health and occupational training for firefighters
A fundraiser for Vista Firefighter-Paramedic Andy Valenta, 33, who was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, raised more than $80,000 in 3 days
The bill would direct federal agencies to develop training and best practices for fire departments nationwide to limit PFAS exposure
More importantly, what will you do to focus on cancer awareness and prevention throughout the year?
The FEMA grant-funded study will last for three years and examine occupational health risks specific to women in the fire service
Data linking exposures to fire incidents can be critical to helping firefighters get the cancer support they need
The new Columbus Division of Fire station includes a separate changing station to protect firefighters from carcinogens and an alarm system that reduces sleep interruptions
Study shows chemical exposure is higher while on-duty, and increased with the number of fires fought
The Clinton Fire Department hopes to train six more firefighters to perform swift-water rescues with the new equipment
The Waxahachie Fire Department is asking for prayers, support for the family of Lancaster Firefighter Brandon Peterson
Research has shown exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances can impact human immune systems, and may also impact antibody responses to vaccines
The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act recommends additional research into PFAS in PPE and alternatives to PFAS foam
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