“It caught me off guard’: Former firefighter John Cannon faces a new bout against cancer By Mark Wineka Email the author | twitter Published 12:00 am Sunday, November 20, 2016 Mark Wineka/Salisbury Post John Cannon sits with his fiance Jessica Heilig and their 3-year-old son, … [Read more...]
Retired firefighter battling cancer and fighting for workers’ compensation
A St. Paul firefighter is in the fight of his life. Cancer forced him to retire after nearly two decades of fighting fires. Now, he is battling with his former employer to help cover his medical bills. Retired firefighter battling cancer and fighting for workers' … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Pushing for National Firefighter Cancer Registry
SCHOHARIE, N.Y. -- Exposure to fire, falling debris and toxic chemicals. It's one of the many dangers of the job, and now there's a bill to help fight those dangerous toxins that effect firefighters, days, months or even years after they're off the job. "We are learning that … [Read more...]
New hoods aim to reduce cancer risk for firefighters
New hoods aim to reduce cancer risk for firefighters LAKELAND, Fla. (WTSP) -- You may have enjoyed your day off this Thanksgiving, but our first responders were on the clock, making sure you stay out of harm's way. As they're working this holiday, firefighters in Lakeland … [Read more...]
Know the Threat You Can’t See
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...]