Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
Multiple mayoral administrations, including Eric Adams’, have withheld the documents, fearing their release could trigger a wave of lawsuits from first responders
The FDNY Fire Officers Association warns the WTC Health Program may stop accepting members by 2028
A new installation at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum explores the lasting impacts of the dust that blanketed New York in the wake of the terrorist attack
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
Firefighters are bombarded with toxins when they fight fires
The firefighter, who has stage 4 colon cancer, battled for two years to have his illness classified as work-related
Seemingly conflicting results shows the difficulty of research and the need for more of it
Wearing dirty turnout gear is not a badge of honor; here’s how to protect your gear and your health
Cancer-causing particles are a threat on the fireground and in the fire station; here’s how officers can protect firefighters
Randolph Mantooth uses Facebook to say that he has successfully finished cancer treatment
Fire Chief Robert Forezzi Sr., 61, served every job on the Albany Fire Department in his 40 years, including chief from 2006 until he retired in 2013
The partnership between the two fire departments comes as a result of both mounting campaigns to raise awareness about increased cancer rates
The mother-of-two blamed her illness on inhaling dust particles
