With the greatest sorrow, the Tiffin Fire/Rescue Division announces the line of duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Sean Tyler. Sean was diagnosed with occupational-related cancer and retired in 2019 after serving our citizens since May of 2007. He fought courageously and has now … [Read more...]
We have been advised of the following services to honor the life of Chief Harry Carter, PhD, who died at age 74 after a 2 year battle with cancer. Viewing - Sunday, June 26th, 1400-1800 Hours Funeral - Monday, June 27th, 1000 Hours Higgins Funeral Home 20 Center … [Read more...]
DURHAM, N.C. -- Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying from the disease than the general adult U.S. population, according to studies by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and other … [Read more...]
The Surrey Now-Leader: Jenn Dawkins remembers the spring day in 2016 when she joined four other female firefighters at British Columbia’s legislature to lobby for the inclusion of breast cancer as a presumed occupational illness covered by the province’s health and safety … [Read more...]
Yesterday the Department of Labor announced that they have implemented important changes for processing Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) claims submitted by firefighters. FICA can pay medical expenses and compensation benefits to injured workers and survivors, and helps … [Read more...]
The recent death of an Arlington (NY) Fire District captain who succumbed to cancer-related illnesses is being classified as a “Line of Duty Death” (LODD) by the Arlington Board of Fire Commissioners. Retired Captain Jeff Pells, a 36-year veteran of the Arlington Fire District … [Read more...]
Polk County (FL) Firefighter Paramedic Christina Pierson was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer on Oct. 3, 2018. Like many in our profession, she never thought she would be denied any financial assistance provided under the law because she was diagnosed too soon. While Pierson … [Read more...]