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...]
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Cancer caused 66-percent of career firefighter line of duty deaths nationwide between 2002 and 2019 according to data from the International Association of Fire Fighters. The reason why is the focus of News 13’s Deadlier than Fire series and … [Read more...]
By Jennifer Emert, WLOS Over the years, materials used to build houses and other buildings have changed, with some of those materials containing carcinogens that firefighters and first responders inhale when responding to calls and cleaning up after the fire is out. The … [Read more...]
The Firefighter Cancer Support Network says cancer is the most dangerous threat to firefighter health and safety. Data from the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) says cancer caused 66% of firefighter line-of-duty fatalities from 2002 to 2019. Dr. Kenneth Kunz, a … [Read more...]
April 27-29 is the 2021 National Fire & Emergency Services Symposium will be held virtually. Attendance is free. Hosted by CFSI (Congressional Fire Services Institute) register now for the numerous sessions hosted by prominent fire service leaders and federal officials discussing … [Read more...]
By Ali Vetnar, KTAR Arizona firefighters for several years have filled testimony rooms at the State Capitol sharing their cancer battles and experiences of workers’ compensation denial. But that tireless fight could soon come to a close. There are two mirrored bills this … [Read more...]
A Female Firefighter in Colorado who learned that her treatment for breast cancer would not be covered under her health coverage fought for change in order to level the playing field for all Firefighters. Fire Officer Tracy Post, a lieutenant in the Westminster, Colorado, … [Read more...]
By Katie Kindelan, ABC News A female firefighter in Colorado who learned that her treatment for breast cancer would not be covered under her health coverage fought for change in order to level the playing field for all firefighters. Tracy Post, a lieutenant in the Westminster, … [Read more...]
An Oklahoma fire chief was arrested at the scene of a fire after a state trooper determined the firefighter was under the influence of alcohol. William Mick, 48, of Haileyville, was charged Monday with misdemeanor public intoxication, according to documents filed at the … [Read more...]
By Amy Gallagher, Oncology Times Since the increase of cancer diagnoses of firefighters of post 9/11, research studies have identified a “new generation of firefighters,” according to Vershalee Shukla, MD, a radiation oncologist at Vincere Cancer Center in Scottsdale, … [Read more...]