Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
Republicans and Democrats sounded the alarm over Kennedy’s plan to gut NIOSH, warning it could cripple the 9/11 health program that thousands of first responders and survivors rely on
Vital firefighter-focused programs are coming to a screeching halt as a result of the recent NIOSH layoffs, undoing thousands of hours of work by dedicated researchers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
Plymovent’s new Crab Return System eliminates the need to manually retrieve the exhaust extraction hose after the apparatus leaves the station
Caylie Valenta started the Andy Valenta Melanoma Foundation to honor her 33-year-old husband who died three months after his melanoma diagnosis
Within two years of enactment, the act would ban the manufacture, import or sale of any firefighting foam that includes PFAS
Kimberly Schoppa “was just such a hard worker, she constantly smiled,” said Deputy Chief Tracey Reed
A law offers firefighters with some cancers $25,000 each, but Christina Pierson was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer struck before the law took effect
Rich MacKinnon Jr., president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, wants the National Fire Protection Association to ban the use of PFAS in fire gear
“This research potentially shows us the mechanism through which the exposures that firefighters face on the job lead to increased health risks,” said Dr. Jeff Burgess
Whatcom Fire District 7 Assistant Fire Chief Dean Crosswhite served the community for nearly 30 years
Researchers hope to collect at least 30 sweat samples from St. Paul firefighters to test for carcinogens
Ed McBride, former assistant fire chief in Godfrey, had battled the duty-related cancer for the past few years
Lt. Andy Nunley was a 23-year veteran of the Bloom Township Fire Department
Samples from Nashville FFs helped researchers compare risks
About 200 fire departments out of over 800 have already joined the effort and ID’d more than 50,000 gallons of PFAS-containing foam that will be disposed of
The CDC and NIOSH are actively working to roll out the web portal and test the enrollment process
Sponsored by the CFSI and NFFF, the Sarbanes award recognizes organizations for outstanding contributions to firefighter health and safety
OEHS experts offer key considerations related to existing PPE, new respirators and exposure times on the front lines
Craig Simon was a gold badge member of the Napoleon Volunteer Fire Department
When apparatus are maxed out on compartment space, storage bags offer a useful solution for transporting your gear
The FDNY captain is a founding member of the department’s Contamination Reduction Workgroup and has studied how to reduce firefighter cancer rates
“Brant [Bice] dedicated his life to the fire service and did so for over 20 years,” the Irondale Fire Department said
Dayton leaders say firefighting is hazardous but want to be sure claims have medical evidence; union officials say attempts to deny claims are unconscionable
What firefighters must understand about their exposure risks and decontamination efforts
One of the defendants, 3M, says it no longer makes the foam mentioned and it stands by its products’ safety
The defendants include 3M, Buckeye Fire Equipment, Johnson Controls and Tencate Protective Fabrics
Lt. Shody Henshaw “was a friend to many and known by all in the SAFD,” a department Facebook post states
Jeffersonville Fire Department Deputy Chief Bruce DeArk was a “strong advocate for cancer awareness”
Lt. Brett Boss, 38, “was a huge advocate for firefighters around the state,” said Capt. Caleb Feine
40PlusFire is geared toward male firefighters over the age of 40 who are seeking information about prostate cancer prevention, risks and solutions
Glenn Poole served with the Hollow Creek and Savannah River Site departments
The Center is offering no-cost regional cancer seminars for firefighters
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