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.
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CA Board of Pharmacy Delays Vote on Medication Firefighters Say Can Counter Cancer
Officials targeted a group of drugs known as Category 1 sterile compounded substances, including one that firefighters say has the potential to prevent cancer.
$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.
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Firefighter Cancer Support Network President Announces Retirement
Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) President and Chief Executive Officer Bryan Frieders has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2024.
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.
Fire Service Health and Culture Change: Why Not?
Todd LeDuc asks: What's stopping us from truly changing the fire service culture when it comes to cancer risk mitigation?
Mayday Monday: Cancer Exposure Reduction
Tony Carroll reviews some ways firefighters can manage cancer risk by reducing their exposure to carcinogens on the fireground.
North American Fire Departments Get PFAS-Free Turnout Gear
Fire departments in Canada and the United States are set to get fire gear that's free from so-called "forever chemicals" linked to cancer.
The Year Ahead in Firefighter Health, Wellness, and Survival
Todd LeDuc reflects on how far the fire service has come in terms of health and wellness—and how far we still have to go.
FDNY Chaplain Passes Away from 9/11-Related Cancer
FDNY Chaplain Monsignor John Delendick, 74, a 28-year veteran of the department, succumbed to World Trade Center related cancer.
Taking Time
Whether it’s from your training or wearing your PPE, firefighters need to be ready for the fight. Mike Ciampo offers some encouragement.