Firefighter Cancer
The cancer resource page features news, information, videos, podcasts and feature articles about this massive health issue facing the fire service.
After reporting on smoke-linked illnesses and pressure from lawmakers, the agency will stock and provide N95s for light use, while still barring masks during arduous work
South Lockport Fire Company flags 9/11-linked cancer risks, providing coverage and stressing screening and decontamination to curb PFAS and smoke exposure
Ahead of the attacks’ 24th anniversary, the department engraved 39 newly fallen members, bringing post-9/11 illness losses to more than 400
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
The Missouri Fire Fighters Critical Illness Pool aims to financially support firefighters facing the 17 cancers that occur more frequently for those in the fire service
The groups offer guidance for how firefighters can limit their exposures
The designation means that releases of the chemicals that meet or exceed a certain quantity would have to be reported to federal, state or tribal officials
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report offers guidance for clinical testing and treatment
The program will teach firefighters the signs and symptoms of skin cancer and provide free skin cancer screenings
The decision “could pave the way for more regulations and funding to protect firefighters, as well as for those who are already battling cancer,” said Dr. Alberto Caban-Martinez
Keeping a personal log or using an exposure tracker app could be the key to assuring cancer benefits
The new legislation went into effect on July 1
After being diagnosed with WTC-related cancer in 2018, an international search matched Sal Parisi with Stephen Dawkins, a professor based in England
Polk County continues to deny Christina Pierson a $25,000 benefit offered by the state
In this video, Graham emphasizes the importance of decontamination following an incident to protect the health and wellness of the crew
Firefighters with some cancers are promised treatment cost coverage, enhanced disability or death benefits and $25,000; Pasco County called the law vague
With the data and information available to us today, we have an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the factors that interfere with our physical and behavioral health
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