Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
We tout our cancer prevention measures but then take turnout gear into schools, place weight rooms in engine bays and puff on cigars outside the station
City attorneys are trying to have a FOIA case dismissed as survivors and victims’ families demand that air quality studies be released
Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue Department integrates new apparatus in comprehensive firefighter safety, health and wellness initiative
The legislation would require local governments to provide full coverage for cancer to firefighters, including disability and death benefits
While he was running the Boston marathon, Fire Lt. Russell Osgood was thinking of firefighters who are currently battling cancer or died from occupational cancer
After learning one of their littlest fans was battling cancer, the Professional Firefighters of Keene had custom fire gear made for him, as well as his twin sister and older brother
Glendale Fire Department Firefighter Alex Mathews paid tribute to fallen firefighter Nikki Sullivan in a poem shared by the department on social media
House Speaker José Oliva said that he believes the issue should be dealt with at the local level
Firefighter-EMT Nikki Sullivan died after a long battle with occupational cancer, and first responders escorted her daughter to school on the last engine her mother rode on
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski sat down with FireRescue1 to discuss the needs of fire leaders, and how to ensure resources are available for wildfire prevention and disaster relief
Retired FDNY Lt. Timothy O’Neill died April 5, and Firefighter Kevin Lennon on April 4, both from 9/11-related cancers, and retired Fire Marshal Michael Andreachi died within the same period
Allowing civilians to pose in contaminated turnout gear contradicts the safety message FDs should project
Worcester Fire Department Firefighter John Callahan designed a way to direct fire truck exhaust away from first responders on the scene, limiting exposure to harmful fumes
Fire Lt. Russell Osgood will run the Boston Marathon to raise money for the Last Call Foundation
Research shows that female firefighters face different risks than their male counterparts
Now that the Moundsville Fire Department has been affected by cancer twice, firefighter Wendi Wentzell-Cuc said their push to evolve is greater than ever
The Rotary Club of Flagler County purchased the gear with the help of the nonprofit organization Hoods for Heroes
Through head-shaving tributes, donations and raffles, Naperville first-responders have a chance to surpass $1.5 million in donations for pediatric cancer research
If passed, the legislation would allow firefighters who die from cancer to be considered line-of-duty deaths
The city of Quincy is installing $1 million worth of new showers and industrial washers and dryers at fire stations to aid in decontamination
To reduce an individual firefighter’s relative risk of contracting cancer, they must limit risk factors on and off the fireground
Florida firefighters placed hundreds of firefighter boots on the steps of the capitol building, each one representing a state firefighter who dealt with or is dealing with occupational cancer
Detroit Fire Department firefighter Derek Stone succumbed to stomach cancer just weeks after his Stage 4 diagnosis
Firefighter Cody Mooney, who lost his battle against a brain tumor, was saluted by dozens as he was escorted to donate organs
Firefighter-paramedic Jacob Wiemann recalls when dirty gear and helmets used to be a badge of honor – now he’s reminding firefighters to clean up in order to enjoy retirement
Jon Stewart said it was “nonsense” that first responders and their families again have to “beg” Congress for money nearly 18 years after the attacks
William Paine contracted throat cancer after on-the-job asbestos exposure and has communicated through a prosthesis for over 15 years
Stan Morse is asking for help after the state claimed he didn’t identify a specific incident or exposure to a carcinogen that triggered his throat cancer
The Firefighter Protection Act aims to make workers’ compensation claims for job-related cancer easier for firefighters
The State Fire Marshal Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety awarded $600,000 to fire departments across the state
Unbeknownst to the city of Mission, a lawsuit was filed on its behalf against a firefighter who was awarded workers’ compensation after being diagnosed with cancer
Firefighter-paramedic Rex Allred had surgery to remove a brain tumor, but doctors were unable to remove parts of it
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