Two Firefighters had to be hospitalized Sunday in a stubborn blaze that broke out in a basement gun range, spread through a Pearl River, Rockland County shopping center and continued burning for several hours, Pearl River (NY) Fire Chief Jim Morrison said. Firefighters from … [Read more...]
By Stuart Wolpert, UCLA Derek Urwin, a longtime firefighter who expects to complete his Ph.D. in chemistry during the winter quarter, is out to change that, using his knowledge of chemistry to improve firefighter health and safety and, ultimately, bring these cancer rates … [Read more...]
FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 11/24
11/24/1848 a Toronto, Ontario, Canada firefighter “died from injuries he received while operating a fire in a block of stores on King Street just east of Church Street. The fire had started in Mr. Webb’s shoe store and spread. He was struck in the head and lost a lot of blood. … [Read more...]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Could a fire that Channel 9 covered 15 years ago be responsible for a string of cancer cases among local firefighters? A local attorney and his clients believe so, and they said their claims for compensation have been denied. The families of at least four Orange … [Read more...]
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Phoenix first responders are some of the first in the country to get a brand-new type of cancer screening, and it's as easy as a blood test. The Galleri test is a game changer that screens for 50 different types of cancers at the same time and can … [Read more...]
By Eve Zuckoff, WGBH Firefighters across the region are decrying a decision by a Quincy-based association that sets national fire safety standards to allow the continued use of toxic “forever chemicals” called PFAS in the manufacture of protective gear. The decision, … [Read more...]
Brothers & Sisters: If you were not able to watch 60 Minutes last night, please check these links-60 MINUTES did a very comprehensive story with interviews from many of the FDNY Chiefs who survived, about the so many who did not: PART !: … [Read more...]