Greensboro firefighters wearing special wristbands to analyze chemicals they are exposed to GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Greensboro firefighters could find out what toxins they’re being exposed to just by wearing wristbands. Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham fire departments are … [Read more...]
Retired New York City firefighter Lee Ielpi, 75, spent nine months searching through the rubble of Ground Zero. Searchers at the site managed to find the remains of his son Jonathan Ielpi, who had responded to the disaster as a member of the FDNY Squad 288. Later, Lee founded the … [Read more...]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Firefighters run into burning buildings. They know they will be called to respond to emergencies and other dangerous situations. It's part of the job. But there's one danger a Kansas City firefighter and his family never saw coming. On Tuesday, Capt. … [Read more...]
By Alison Sampson, UC News: Anthony Calvillo watched his father keep thousands of people safe over the years as a firefighter with the Cleveland Fire Service. After shadowing a hazmat team in high school, it sparked an idea that eventually led to him studying occupational … [Read more...]
Cancer-related LODD
Funeral Arrangements for Westchester Firefighter Rich Mahoney Visitation information has been announced for Westchester Firefighter Richard “Richie” Mahoney, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 55. FF Mahoney lost his battle with duty-related cancer after 3 … [Read more...]
Glendale (AZ) Firefighter Kevin Thompson found out this spring he had cancer. he has been a Firefighter in Glendale for 26 years. And based upon new state law, he thought, he wouldn't have to worry about paying for treatment because Arizona recognizes that firefighters have a … [Read more...]
BUT WE WANT CANCER PRESUMPTION?
AZ Study Hopes to Reduce Firefighters’ Cancer Risks
Results of the University of Arizona's three-year study, which received help from the Tucson Fire Department, now will receive a peer review before the findings are published. Results of the University of Arizona's three-year study, which received help from the Tucson Fire … [Read more...]
The US Senate on Tuesday finally passed a bill guaranteeing financial support to the families of 9/11 first responders and victims — as a chorus of riotous cheers arose from the gallery. Senators approved 97-2 “The Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer and Luis … [Read more...]
By Anthony Rifilato, LI Herald: Hundreds gathered at an emotional service in Rockville Centre on July 7 to say farewell to longtime Long Beach resident and firefighter Michael Ornauer, who died after a battle with 9/11-related cancer at age 60. Ornauer was a captain in the … [Read more...]
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