Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
State legislators are considering funding to help fire departments replace PFAS-laden PPE, as evidence links the toxic chemicals to cancer risks
The road to PFAS-free PPE is paved with good intentions but full of unknowns
Firefighters are now able to enroll and contribute to the ongoing cancer studies
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell presided over the event that focused on current problems in the fire service
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule requiring manufacturers to report their use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Five position papers – focused on climate change, blood transfusions, reproductive health, mental health and CPR – were endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum
A physician’s assistant at FDIC urged me to seek out a specialist – and now I urge you to pay attention to your body and take action when needed
Salem officials had challenged whether Firefighter Maurice Stadeli’s cancer was occupational
National fire service leaders and research experts will discuss critical issues facing the fire service
Norman Firefighter Levi Wilkins vowed to keep exploring nature after battling stage 4 adrenal cancer
22 years after the terror attacks, the number of the dead related to their exposure while working in the rescue and recovery efforts equals the number killed in the collapses
Members of the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Association learned about research into lung cancer varieties
Department of Defense firefighters worry about their health after research links testicular cancer to PFAS found in foam
Legislation and lawsuits grow as the effort to avoid cancer and PFAS-infused materials continues
The CDC partnership with the WTC Health Program raises awareness of the physical and mental effects of the attacks and the treatment
Deaths from cancer related to the terror attacks continue to climb as do registrations with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Victims’ lawyers put on notice to have all paperwork submitted in order to speed up the application process
The addition of 43 fire and EMS members who died of illnesses related to Sept. 11 attacks nears the number killed in the collapses
Identifying the top three manners of death for on- and off-duty firefighters
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
Allentown Assistant Fire Chief Chris Kiskeravage died in June from job-related cancer
The U.S. fire administrator touted the work of the Fire and Life Safety Communicator’s Initiative and the collaborative effort to focus on the fire service’s messaging challenges through #FireServiceOneVoice
Senate Bill 71 makes it easier for firefighters with cancer to receive workers’ compensation
Yuba City firefighters take advantage of the Galleri test to screen for over 50 types of cancer
Inside the chemotherapy experience, from the team of helpers to our role as patients
A new EPA rule on forever chemicals could cost manufacturers $1B to come into compliance
Firefighters in Ridgefield and Glennville are mourning the loss of Firefighter Dionigi “Gino” Furano Jr.
The Firefighters Cancer Collaborative is a partnership raising awareness of cancer and promoting steps to reduce the risk of exposure
A newly diagnosed cancer patient doesn’t have the best relationship with the chief
The Chico Fire Department will receive over $348K to purchase a cancer screening program and Tablet Command software
Methuen officials passed an ordinance stating the city will not purchase firefighter gear unless it is PFAS-free
Wake County is reducing the risk of cancer with PPE, decon and prohibiting tobacco products
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