By Kelsy Schlotthauer, Tulsa World: The Tulsa Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own after a battle with cancer ended this weekend. Mark Meyer, the former Tulsa firefighter who founded Hydrants of Hope and affected countless children who were also … [Read more...]
By Sophia Hernandez, WCTV: Hundreds from across the state of Florida gathered at the Capitol on Thursday as firefighters and their families encouraged lawmakers to pass legislation for unified cancer coverage. Firefighter Tom Hill's passion for the cause started after two … [Read more...]
By Michael Mora, WINK: Every time a firefighter runs into a burning building, they become a magnet for contaminants and carcinogens, without insurance for their loved ones if they eventually develop cancer from the exposure. “It’s an epidemic that is horrible right now in … [Read more...]
By Krista Kano, Record-Courier: Two Kent State professors are on their way to advancing safety measures for first-responders, military personnel and chemical manufacturing workers. Dr. Torsten Hegmann, associate director of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal … [Read more...]
Port Pirie Recorder: Melbourne firefighters will give regular blood and plasma donations as part of a world-first study into reducing chemicals in their system. A 12-month clinical pilot study through Macquarie University will look at whether the regular donations … [Read more...]
There are numerous quotes related to learning from the past. here are many-pick what you like: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/history Since I was a kid, I have always been fascinated with history-primarily American and local history. As a part of that, I would sit at … [Read more...]
Great Falls Fire Rescue’s Jason Baker dies after battle with cancer
The Great Falls firefighting community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Jason Baker, 45, passed away Wednesday morning, according to the Montana State Firemen’s Association. The Montana State Firemen’s Association wrote: “It is with a heavy heart as we announce … [Read more...]
KRGV: A widow is fighting to keep her husband's death benefits. She says he previously worked as a firefighter and died of cancer in 2012. The benefits were awarded to her, but she says the City of McAllen wants to stop them. Robert Torres served as a firefighter in … [Read more...]
Mission City Official’s side with local firefighter amid pending lawsuit
Please click here for full article and video. Mission firefighter Homer Salinas fought for his life, first battling cancer he says he got while on the job. He continues to fight. This time, a legal battle. Salinas was diagnosed with cancer last year. After … [Read more...]
Cancer took Karen Schuart's life on the day that would've marked her 25th year of service with the Asheville Fire Department. During the time she spent working in the downtown station, Schuart came to be a cornerstone of her firefighter family. Known as "Skippy" because of her … [Read more...]
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