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Firefighter Cancer

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Sea-Tac firefighters were often covered in the foams during training exercises and fires
The lawsuit by unions and individual firefighters against 3M and other companies seeks over $5M under the Connecticut Product Liability Act
Providing a safer work environment for first responders
What you can’t, and can, see on your PPE will hurt you; follow these steps to avoid exposure to cancer-causing agents
Cancer-causing agents can reach a firefighter, even one in full PPE; here are simple steps to reduce your risk
Every firefighter has to take precautions against cancer from day one, but officers lead by rules and examples
Firefighters face a greater risk of cancer, and gene therapy has the potential to reduce death and suffering
Firefighter Preston Williams completed the Marine Corps Marathon in 7 hours and 20 minutes, but by the time he got to finish the race, they were out of medals