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9/11/2023 – RESOURCES FOR FIREFIGHTERS (Especially Our Younger Ones)

 Billy    September 10, 2023    No Comments

While we all take time to remember the attacks on our nation, and the murderers of thousands, below are some documentaries and clips related to that day. ...OF IMPORTANT NOTE:  A heartbreaking milestone haunts this year’s 9/11 anniversary — 341 FDNY members have now died of … [Read more...]

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SOUTH CHARLESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT IS FIRST IN STATE TO OFFER CANCER SCREENINGS FOR FIREFIGHTERS – WEST VIRGINIA

 Joe Knitter    September 5, 2023    No Comments

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The South Charleston Fire Department is making history by becoming the first department in West Virginia to offer cancer screenings for firefighters. "Make sure we are [decontaminating] and taking care of ourselves the way that we should," … [Read more...]

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AUSTRALIA: FIREFIGHTERS SEEK BETTER CANCER PROTECTION

 Rick Markley    July 6, 2023    No Comments

By Tim Fernandez, ABC: After calling time on a firefighting career spanning nearly 40 years, Bob McGowan was looking forward to retiring on the New South Wales south coast. But just six months later a routine heart scan uncovered a life-changing illness. "My heart was fine, … [Read more...]

 Firefighter Cancer, News

PFAS UPDATE: 3M Reaches $10.3 Billion Settlement in ‘Forever Chemicals’ Lawsuits

 Billy    June 22, 2023    No Comments

The chemical and manufacturing giant 3M reached a $10.3 billion settlement on Thursday with U.S. cities and towns over their claims that the company contaminated drinking water with so-called forever chemicals used in everything from firefighting foam to nonstick … [Read more...]

 Firefighter Cancer, News, News Firefighter Close Calls, Safety and Survival

ARIZ. HAZMAT TEAM HAS ELEVATED LEVELS OF ARSENIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN

 Rick Markley    June 2, 2023    No Comments

By David Caltibiano, 3TV/CBS 5: Firefighters in Casa Grande received concerning test results when nearly half of a hazmat team tested for elevated levels of arsenic during their annual heavy metal testing. None of the seven firefighters knew they had high levels of the … [Read more...]

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VIRGINIA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO CATCH WORK-RELATED CANCER EARLY

 Joe Knitter    May 24, 2023    No Comments

Water, and lots of it, is one of a firefighter’s most powerful weapons. But a small vial of blood can also go a long way in saving lives among their ranks. Virginia Beach is screening hundreds of firefighters this week for more than 50 types of cancer — which is the leading … [Read more...]

 Firefighter Cancer, News, Safety and Survival

PROGRESS – THESE FIREFIGHTERS WILL RECEIVE NEW BUNKER GEAR WITH SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED PFAS CHEMICALS – ILLINOIS

 Joe Knitter    May 20, 2023    No Comments

Naperville took steps this week to reduce firefighters’ exposure to harmful chemicals within the very suits they wear to shield against contaminants. The Naperville City Council this week authorized spending up to $500,000 to replace all its front-line equipment to protect … [Read more...]

 Firefighter Cancer, News

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