Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

Mayday Monday: Firefighter Cancer Awareness

If you do not know a firefighter who has been affected by cancer, you will. Tony Carroll offers some resources to educate your crew on occupational cancer.
Obese firefighter with doctor

Drawn by Fire: Oversized Hero

Let’s stick to it this year and become the fit and capable firefighter your public expects, says Paul Combs.
David Rhodes and Deni Ali

In the Books: Hope Out of Darkness

Dena Ali discusses her powerful book, Hope Out of Darkness: A Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness.
Dena Ali

It’s Not the Calls: First Responder Mental Health and Organizational Leadership

Watch Now! Dena Ali examines how mental health challenges among first responders goes beyond mitigating exposure to traumatic events.

CA Firefighter Recounts Moment Tornado Flipped His Truck

A rare tornado touched down in Santa Cruz County over the weekend, creating chaos and leaving a CAL FIRE battalion chief shaken but thankful to…
Fire Engineering Editor in Chief David Rhodes

Cancer!

Firefighter cancer is a complex issue, however there are some simple steps firefighters can take to mitigate their exposure risks, David Rhodes writes.
Deborah Feairheller

Exercise and Diet Should Be Part of Strategic Occupational Health Plans

To understand how tactical health is affected by times of emergency response, the authors conducted six-week exercise and diet interventions. Here are the results.
Paul Combs firefighters on a hoseline

How to Move the Firefighter Cancer Mountain

Moving a mountain as imposing as cancer in the fire service will take effort from everyone, write Lindsay Judah and Rick Markley.
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Extinguishing Firefighter Cancer

We will discuss practical steps for limiting exposure to hazardous materials, ensuring proper use of PPE, and maintaining overall wellness through personal hygiene and proactive…
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