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.
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Firefighter cancer is a complex issue, however there are some simple steps firefighters can take to mitigate their exposure risks, David Rhodes writes.
Decon: Not Taking the Bad Stuff with You
Decon practices mean firefighters need to take a simple, concerted approach to taking care of themselves and their gear, Webster Marshall writes.
Does Aggressive Firefighting Mean Unhealthy Firefighting?
Is it possible for firefighters to maintain a high level of aggressive firefighting while also following cancer prevention best practices?
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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.
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…
NIOSH Corner: September 2024
Access some recent publications and resources from NIOSH, including safety resources for junior firefighters, fatality reports, and more.
Stop Wearing Your Gear: A Call for Change in Firefighting Practices
P.J. Norwood calls for a cultural change when it comes to what calls firefighters wear their structural firefighting gear to.
What Can Be Done About Environmental and Health Concerns Around PFAS in Firefighting Foam?
TECHNOLOGY TODAY | BY DANIEL J. CHO For decades, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has been a firefighter’s friend, prized for its ability to spread rapidly…
$650,000 in Federal Funding Announced for Fire Departments Across Upstate New York
Nine Upstate New York departments will receive federal funding for PPE, training, and supplies.
Late Nashua (NH) Firefighter’s Cancer Was Work Related, Officials Determine
Retired Nashua Fire Rescue Lt. Jessica Wyman died in 2023 from line-of-duty occupational cancer, officials decided.
Dan Noonan, Advocate for Cancer Awareness, Dies
Fellow members of the fire service share their thoughts in memoriam for Danny Noonan, retired FDNY firefighter and tireless advocate for cancer awareness.
