Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
Detailing how CAFS helps reduce exposure to chemicals, chemical compounds, and carcinogens during interior structural firefighting
Supporters of the ban believe it will push manufacturers to avoid using the cancer-causing chemicals
The Smilow Cancer Hospital identified noted at least five firefighters had biopsies and were referred to dermatologists for additional diagnosis
Firefighter Matt Logsdon was recently diagnosed with stage four cancer; his fellow firefighters are selling T-shirts to raise money for him
Jase got his own PPE, badge, got to slide down the firehouse pole and use a fire hose
The national registry would be managed by the CDC and would allow for more data for research
The bill aims to make cancer a job-related illness; it would give $80,000 to families of firefighters who die from cancer
The department showed support and raised awareness about firefighter Matt Logsdon, who is battling stage four cancer
Firefighters applying for the benefit would have to demonstrate exposure to a known carcinogen as a result of their occupation
Firefighters were preparing buildings for live-fire training and later learned that some contained asbestos
Lt. Preston Williams, a 25-year veteran who raised firefighter cancer awareness, was 40 when he was diagnosed
Firefighter Matt Logsdon was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in his liver, lungs and bone in a state that doesn’t consider cancer job-related
Firefighter Matt Logsdon was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in his liver, lungs and bone in a state that doesn’t consider cancer job-related
They raised over $100,000 on GoFundMe to help Kevin Sikkema after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor in 2014
Cancer is that thing that happens to the other firefighter, until it happens to you
Finley Brown was diagnosed with cancer last June; firefighters said she was friendly and fierce
The challenge of testing how clean turnout gear is without destroying it is a big one; two techniques show some early promise
We’ve built a solid body of evidence on firefighter health and well being for the white male majority group, yet have little data on others
Those using the Zadroga Act as a political bargaining chip need to be called to task for their actions
Capt. Gene Hull, 53, underwent surgery to amputate his right arm after being diagnosed with cancer in the tissue around his collarbone
Batt. Chief James Costello, 52, died the day before Thanksgiving; officials continue to urge Congress to reauthorize the Zadroga Act
Some firefighters are also picking up some shifts for their brother and scheduling weeks worth of meals for his family
FEMA gave the University of Arizona $1.5 million to learn the relationship between cancer and the chemicals firefighters are exposed to
A $50,000 grant will test 100 firefighters; priority will be given to those deployed on 9/11, the OKC bombing or the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Doctors say the 33-year-old firefighter’s cancer is linked to his exposure to multiple toxins while fighting fires
Brinley Jungnitsch began her second round of chemotherapy Nov. 2, and to support her journey she launched a “bald head challenge”
Kyler Bradley was diagnosed with brain cancer 10 days ago when his mom noticed his left eye had turned inward
TJ Zimmerlee, who has a blood disease called Langerhan Cell Histiocytosis, gained 150 new brothers and sisters that will be by his side during his fight
Jacob Hawthorne was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma; firefighters surprised him with the kind gesture during his 17th birthday party
The firefighters and medics use dancing, signs to encourage and inspire a department veteran
The state association that handles workers’ compensation claims for cities is appealing a decision last month to award benefits to a cancer-stricken Texas firefighter
He was planning to have a low-key birthday and was surprised when the community and firefighters rallied to throw him a party
Fellow firefighters said the 20-year veteran gave his heart and soul to the community