cancer

January 11, 2023

NVFC’s Live Discussion: Firefighter Cancer Awareness & Prevention

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Join the NVFC and expert panelists to learn more about what types of cancer most commonly affect firefighters, why firefighters face an increased risk […]

September 16, 2022

Occupational Cancer in the Fire Service

Training, resources and best practices for preventing occupational cancer in the fire service. Firefighters have much higher rates of cancer than the residents they serve. This is due to carcinogen […]

September 2, 2022

Firefighters told to wear Protective Gear less to limit exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’ linked to Cancer

A firefighters union and a chiefs association are both warning members that the protective gear firefighters wear poses a health risk because it can contain PFAS, synthetic chemicals associated with issues […]

July 20, 2022

The Threat is Real: How Firefighters can Protect against Skin Cancer

With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn It’s common knowledge that firefighters face an increased risk of developing many types of […]

March 24, 2022

MA Company making Undergarments designed to Protect Firefighters from Cancer

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The risks firefighters face while fighting fires are clear, but there are also concerns about the protective clothing, known as turnout gear, they wear. Firefighters […]

February 4, 2022

Chief Billy Goldfeder shares his Cancer Story and Details his New Initiative 40PlusFire

40PlusFire is geared toward male firefighters over the age of 40 who are seeking information about prostate cancer prevention, risks and solutions In this episode of the Side Alpha Podcast, […]

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