SEABROOK -- While a new law allows firefighters to collect workers’ compensation for cancer presumed to be work-related, some are finding it difficult getting approved for the coverage. Seabrook Fire Department Deputy Chief Lawrence “Koko” Perkins is confident his recent … [Read more...]
While we all shake our heads at the negative stuff on the internet, so much good has come from it, as we also know and see-each and every day. Who, years ago, would have thought that FREE training-and in this case from the FDNY would be available to EVERY Firefighter, EMT and … [Read more...]
Mission firefighter diagnosed with cancer wins long legal battle
Mission firefighter diagnosed with cancer wins long legal battle Follow this link to view the video: https://valleycentral.com/news/local/mission-firefighter-diagnosed-with-cancer-wins-long-legal-battle After a long legal battle, a judge ruled in favor of Homer Salinas - a … [Read more...]
All, We want to pass on to you that there is a Firefighter & Fire Officer symposium coming up soon that will cost you $5.00 for both days and that includes free lunch. FIVE DOLLARS. FREE LUNCH. This fire service symposium's focus is on two specific issues: Firefighter … [Read more...]
Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Cabin John (Montgomery County, MD) Volunteer Retired Fire Chief James Seavey, Sr., who was also a retired Captain of the Washington, DC Fire Department. Jim was a current board member of the Int'l Association of Fire Chiefs Volunteer & … [Read more...]
It seems we hear this more and more-local government and related jurisdictions denying Firefighter cancer claims, even when courts and state law have found in favor of the Firefighter. Austin (Texas) Fire Department Lt. Carrie Stewart was diagnosed with cancer, the number one … [Read more...]
Check out the new video produced by IAFC SHS members at no cost... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uow_uMns6c&feature=youtu.be If you don't belong to IAFC and the Safety, Health & Survival Section (SHS) please consider joining-info below...let me know if you have any … [Read more...]
The Lavender Ribbon Report that highlights the Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer has been released. Please click the link below to view the entire report Lavendar-Ribbon-Report-Cancer … [Read more...]
By Jeremy Fox, Boston Globe: Everett firefighters are mourning the loss of a trailblazer. Susan Pipitone, the department’s first and only active-duty female firefighter, will be buried from an Everett funeral home Saturday, three days after she died from occupational … [Read more...]
We are regretfully pass on that FDNY Battalion Chief Robert Miuccio, 76, died Thursday of 9/11-related cancer. Chief Miuccio, who served with the department for 39 years, died after a two-year battle with lung cancer. Chief Robert Miuccio is pictured at the World Trade Center … [Read more...]
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