Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
Free screenings would begin in a firefighter’s fifth year of employment, but concerns remain over funding, as the legislation lacks state financial support
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
After securing workers’ compensation for breast, cervical and other cancers linked to hazardous exposures, firefighters fear the Trump administration may roll back protections by removing coverage details
The big stories, hot takes and moments that moved us from the month
Frank Nunez went home from the hospital with his fiancé and their dog in September
Most of the London crewmembers’ cancers are digestive varieties or leukemia
From initial diagnosis through treatment and, ultimately, the feeling of rain on my scalp
Jeffrey DiDomenico served with the department for nearly 18 years
Glendale Firefighter Mark Fowl “will be deeply missed,” the department said in a Facebook post
Gain insight into the future of firefighting PPE standards with Jeff Stull as he answers FireRescue1 readers’ most pressing inquiries
Fire service leaders address size-up, situational awareness, roadway safety, proper PPE, complacency, go/no-go decision-making and more
“I’m sure it’s going to help save lives,” said Garnell Whitfield, Buffalo’s former fire commissioner
Mark Schmidt served with the Kern County Fire Department for 17 years
Orlando has spent nearly $35,000 so far on legal fees for the case against District Chief Scott Suehle and another firefighter
Arizona researchers will work with firefighters as they build on prior findings and possible prevention opportunities
Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
A personal plea for all leaders to embrace the clean cab concepts that will protect firefighters from apparatus contaminates
William Hammond continues fighting for the full benefits package including a $25,000 lump sum
The CDC changed the contractors who run the National Provider Network for some 25,000 and the prescription drug benefits for the whole program
A look back and ahead as a tumultuous session turns to lame duck
At least 50 women who worked as first responders at Ground Zero and those who were nearby may receive coverage from the World Trade Center Health Program
Robert Swink was a “great firefighter and a dedicated member of our family,” said Greensboro Fire Chief Jim Robinson
“The earlier you find any of this stuff the better,” Firefighter Ryan Kelley shared after UMass doctors spotted basal cell skin cancer
Fire crews from around Michigan and Wisconsin continue their aggressive attack as environmental officials monitor the area’s drinking water
“It was a beautiful ceremony, and we’re very proud to be here,” said widow Michelle Ruedy, expressing shared feelings
The Greensburg Fire Department is hosting school presentations for Fire Prevention Week and wrapped a tanker in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
G. Wade Cannon’s cancer battle reportedly inspired other Flower Mound firefighters to get checked and two of them discovered early-stage colon cancer
From a simple radio strap or face wipe to a dedicated decontamination unit, every agency can take a step in the right direction
My personal journey managing the prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery process
Itasca first responders have been accompanying Firefighter-Paramedic Frank Nunez through his cancer battle
“Now we know our own gear is part of that problem,” IAFF General President Edward Kelly said about PFAS
In the last week, retired Firefighter Gregg Lawrence, Battalion Chief Joseph McKie and Firefighter William Hughes have died
Garrett Reiser “was a comfort to everybody else,” said Demorest Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Palmer
