What are the symptoms of cyanide poisoning? Awareness of the presence of cyanide is the first step in fighting potential poisoning. Poisoning through inhalation can be difficult to detect. If you notice evidence of involvement in a closed-space fire — soot around the mouth, … [Read more...]
As most of you know I generally "lean" just a little bit left of center. I know, it's crazy but I believe in freedom, liberty, human rights for all, taking care of those who can't help themselves-you know, American stuff like that. Anyway. The below is absolute insanity and … [Read more...]
As Firefighters you are well aware that there is significant unrest in our Country due to the election results. While you may have thought the protests may or may not impact us-it did tonight. Tonight, due to the huge protests in Los Angeles, a MAJOR fire service event that … [Read more...]
"Dear Dr"....in this case, it's something for your physician. So often, when physicals are done for firefighters-the physical itself is as different as the physician doing it. Please cough. The IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section identified that problem and has worked … [Read more...]
Cancer Prevention in the Boston Fire Department
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If so, your assistance is needed by adding yourself as a member of the firefighter Safety health and Survival Section. There are numerous projects being worked on related to firefighter survival and your involvement in encouraged and needed. To add your membership to the SHS, … [Read more...]
Fort McMurray firefighter ‘Unbreakable Bo’ dies of cancer | CTV News
An inspirational Fort McMurray firefighter and former MMA competitor died Sunday, after a long fight with cancer. He battled cancer for several years before passing away at the age of 27. Bo Cooper, known as Unbreakable Bo, was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic … [Read more...]
Study: Firefighters face battles with cancer more than public as a whole
By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer @DP_ReneDeLaCruz APPLE VALLEY — While residents continue to praise firefighters for risking their lives battling the recent Pilot and Bluecut fires, many first responders are battling another danger. Several research reports found that 68 … [Read more...]
Fire chief: Taking my cancer battle public
A New York fire chief is making his personal fight against cancer a rallying cry for the fire service to do more to detect and prevent cancer Oct 6, 2016 Editor’s Note: This feature is part of our new Fire Chief Digital Edition, a quarterly supplement to FireChief.com … [Read more...]