Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
My personal journey proves the power of NFPA 1582 physicals in detecting cancer and cardiac abnormalities
Single-layer PPE will provide Denver firefighters with better comfort and mobility while still offering protection
USC research estimates retardant use has released 850,000 pounds of these chemicals into the environment since 2009
A video captured Chief Henri Moore’s arrival and included numerous messages from colleagues wishing him well
Sara Thomas, 41, leaves behind her 7-year-old twin daughters
Firefighter Brian J. Masterson, 61, died of esophageal cancer; he leaves behind a wife and three children
Families of volunteer firefighter and volunteer ambulance workers who are killed in the line of duty would receive payment of death benefits
Fire Chief John Ruh said Halina Kline, 56, acted as a “mom to everyone”
Marnell Griffin served the St. Louis Fire Department for 22 years
A GoFundMe account has raised over $7,000 for Rayse Richardson’s medical costs
Danny Slusher joined the Hurricane Creek Fire Department in 1995; colleagues said he will be difficult to replace
Jimmy Hendryx’s cancer is considered a presumptive illness for firefighters under state law
After breathing into a mask for 10 minutes, beagles will smell each sample for signs of cancer
With no conclusive data on if firefighter cancer prevention measures work, it begs the question if the steps are worth the effort
Firefighters across five states coordinated a modern brigade to get a motorized scooter and a lift to Battalion Chief David “Chico” Creasy
After leaving the fire service, firefighters could receive up to five years of coverage for an illness
First responders across several states saluted the vehicle carrying Chief Gary Wentzell’s ashes
The state currently covers seven types of cancer it assumes firefighters get from their job
Firefighters gathered at the station to share stories and memories after receiving news of Chief Wentzell’s death
Charles “Chuck” Flickinger, 56, participated in the response and relief effort during Hurricane Katrina and responded to the Sept. 11 attacks
Jason Abalos, 35, medically retired in 2015 after his disease limited his abilities
During Warren Cummings’ time as chief, city officials said the department saw many equipment upgrades
Although there are limitations to the law, it offers coverage to those who are diagnosed with cancer due to their profession
The department said they plan to raise a ladder truck, issue a badge and give a final salute during Caden Dunn’s memorial service
Firefighter Kyle Jameson was honored by Wreaths Across America when the organization laid a wreath for him
Tiffany Moyes, 19, will join 2,000 other firefighters in the annual stair climb, which raises funds for cancer research
Frank Martinez, 45, had his dying wish granted when fellow firefighters escorted him home from the hospital after treatment
Joseph “Toolie” O’Toole, 61, was surrounded by family when he died at home after a long battle with cancer
Firefighters showed up to the boy’s house in four engines with lights and sirens flashing, and gifted him his own turnout gear
There are different systems that fit different station configurations and department budgets; here’s how to know which is right for you
Lt. Keith Long died Dec. 8 after a four-year battle with colon cancer, a disease he claimed was caused by his career
Asked to reflect on the most profound issue or events to impact the fire service going forward, here’s what four leading experts said
Over the past 13 years, firefighters have raised more than $100,000 for the organization through an annual golf tournament
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