Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
Access to the NFR has been disrupted following federal layoffs, prompting questions about the future of the firefighter cancer-focused research program
NIOSH faces layoffs of staff working on firefighter safety initiatives like the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and line-of-duty death investigations
Firefighters who battled the Palisades and Eaton wildfires show significantly elevated levels of lead and mercury in their blood, according to a new multi-university study
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
State law only offers benefits to volunteer firefighters who suffer from lung cancer, whereas career firefighters receive coverage for over 23 types of cancer
Capt. Dave Luis’ death — a three-year battle with cancer — is considered a line-of-duty death due to the presumption that his illness was contracted on the job
Alex Mengell and 100 Alameda County firefighters took part in a “Movember” shave-off party, an event meant to bring awareness and to support cancer research
The study could ultimately determine which exposures most often cause cancer
Keeping firefighters and carcinogens separated takes a plan, discipline and some pocket change; here’s how to do it
Aside from the toys, firefighters are collecting games, blankets and crafts for patients up to 21 years of age.
Several fire stations throughout the area radioed in to give tributes to Frank Martinez as he passed through the downtown area
Steve Holder will complete his 17th marathon in New York this weekend
Researchers are gaining ground on the holy grail of determining how much contamination remains in PPE after cleaning
Paul Pokorski, a former district chief for the fire department, died March 12, 2009, from acute lymphoblastic leukemia
