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...]
If your community or department is not planning a remembrance event for 9/11/2021...it is not too late. And quite frankly - if the fire department doesn't do it-it probably won't get done. Please do it. Since time is tight-we have an excellent 9/11 remembrance guide for your … [Read more...]
A Burlington, Connecticut (near Hartford) Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty after he suffered a medical emergency while operating at a fire in New Hartford earlier this week. He had suddenly become ill (see below for explanation) while fighting that fire that broke out … [Read more...]
If you are attending FDIC in a few weeks, be sure to put this event on your schedule as it's a GREAT time for a GREAT cause...a cause that all of us as Firefighters and/or EMS members may need help from in our career.... FCSN’S COMEDY VS. CANCER AT FDIC 2021 FIREFIGHTER … [Read more...]
A Florida firefighter indicates he developed kidney and prostate cancer after being regularly exposed to aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) used to fight fires, which contained toxic chemicals known to build up in the body and cause several health risks. The complaint … [Read more...]
You need to be in proper PPE! … [Read more...]
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - An Albemarle County firefighter is back on the job after beating stage 3 kidney cancer. Sean Ryan, a 37-year-old firefighter, says he was stunned when a routine scan found a large tumor on his kidney. He went through surgery and fought … [Read more...]
By Jaymie Baxley, The Pilot Days after receiving one of the state’s highest honors, Pinebluff Fire Chief John McKiver has died. McKiver, whose firefighting career spanned more than four decades, made history as the first Black fire department chief in Moore County. … [Read more...]
Volunteer firefighters — who comprise more than 65 percent of the U.S. fire service — have higher levels of “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in their bodies than the general public, according to a Rutgers study. The study, which was published in … [Read more...]