Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
After securing workers’ compensation for breast, cervical and other cancers linked to hazardous exposures, firefighters fear the Trump administration may roll back protections by removing coverage details
Madison firefighters have been working out of cramped firehouse built in 1923
Prevent exposure to toxins by developing decon processes and cleaning apparatus interiors
The $11.5 million facility was built in a location to avoid traffic and includes a transitional storage and shower area for decontamination
The bill will help fund equipment, supplies and training to help reduce exposure to cancer-causing contaminants
Emilee Derrer, whose father is a fire captain and whose mother is an EMT, received a ‘Pink Heals’ surprise celebration at her home
Albuquerque Firefighter Laurianna Sargent discovered she is not covered under the state’s presumptive cause bill because she was diagnosed after age 40
Some perspective on dirty gear, PFAS and PFOA exposure, and what we can do to protect ourselves from occupational cancer
Each approach has been around for years, but is their combination the key to limiting firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing agents?
Money had previously been reported missing from a fundraising benefit to honor of a retired firefighter who died from cancer
Michelle Phay says her husband Firefighter David Phay had asked her to bring awareness to the issue before his death from a rare disease in 2018
Fellow firefighters shaved their head in solidarity with Firefighter-Paramedic Michelle Aprati while also raising money to help with her medical expenses
FDNY Firefighter Daniel Foley had searched for the body of his brother, FDNY Firefighter Thomas Foley, for 11 days after the terrorist attacks
The Hometown Heroes Assistance Program would give firefighters diagnosed with certain conditions a one-time payment of up to $30,000
The university has received a $1.5 million grant to study the impact of chemicals in firefighting foam and gear on firefighter health
Michigan State Police are investigating but have not been able to recover the funds, which has been missing since October
The bills increase the list of cancer types that will be considered work-related when firefighters seek worker’s compensation
The village of Buffalo Grove has chosen not to appeal the full line-of-duty pension benefits awarded to Firefighter Kevin Hauber’s family
Officials say the washers and dryers will help reduce firefighters’ cancer risk and save the department thousands of dollars
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with the NFFF’s Ron Siarnicki about cancer awareness and prevention as well as behavioral health issues
At least one resident at the public forum expressed skepticism that a hot zone for carcinogen decontamination was needed
The Tallahassee Fire Department is investigating after the retired fire truck dedicated to a woman who died from liver cancer went up in flames
It’s time to wash away the traditional bay lounge areas where toxic exposure can occur
An analyst found that firefighters still face several hurdles when seeking benefits
Troy Jackson, former South Metro Fire Rescue Assistant Chief of Operations, died Monday morning from a rare terminal cancer
What fire departments can do to help shield members from elevated cancer risks
Chief Kara Kalkbrenner said she has a positive outlook and will continue to lead after recovering from surgery
Sr. Capt. Kevin Leago is being remembered as a trailblazer in healthcare advocacy for Houston firefighters with occupational cancer
From enhanced focus on cancer prevention to managing medication shortages, fire service leaders weigh in on 2020 fire and EMS trends
6 ways to ensure you are effectively managing your risk and staying safe
An appellate court will decide whether full line-of-duty death pension benefits will be awarded to the family of Firefighter Kevin Hauber
The foundation reported the deaths of two retired FDNY firefighters last week, raising the toll to 200
