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Several years have passed since FASNY and Northwell Health joined together to conduct the first all-volunteer firefighter cancer research study in the United States. From 2017-2019…
Cancer :
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From fighting wildland fires in rural areas to structural fires in major cities, firefighters in all environments are also fighting hazardous and carcinogenic chemicals.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
There are many pieces of the puzzle that contribute to an elevated cancer risk in the fire service.
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Tools/Resources
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of over 100 organic compounds that contain two or more fused aromatic rings.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
Collectively, we must apply the same smart, aggressive approach that we already use with firefighting and extend that mind-set to reducing our risk.
Cancer :
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The fact is that thyroid cancer is currently one of the most common cancers for FDNY firefighters that were not exposed to 9/11 toxins.
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In recent years, research regarding fire investigator health and safety, and the resulting practice changes, has not kept pace with that of firefighters and, while some information can be brought from the firefighter environment to that of the fire investigator, some cannot.
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Firefighters face a greater risk of exposure to toxins now than ever before. Research published in 2019 found significantly elevated incidences of cancer of the colon and rectum. (1.21 times higher than the general population)
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Video
Retired Lieutenant Brent Upton, 38, served his community for over 12 years and retired in 2019. He died on Wednesday after courageously battling cancer for several years.
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Dr. Alberto Caban-Martinez an Associate Professor of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine talks about Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness.
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Article
Smoke has always been a problem for wildland firefighters. Research conducted in the 1960’s and 70’s on the health effects of smoke exposure was not conclusive.
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Article
The International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are proud to release this important report focused on providing actions… View Article
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Research
Firefighters’ personal protective equipment (PPE) ensembles will become contaminated with various compounds during firefighting. Some of these compounds will off-gas following a response, which could result in inhalation exposure. This… View Article
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Water that may be contaminated with chemicals used in firefighting foam on Fairchild Air Force Base is flushed from a fire hydrant in Airway Heights last December. Washington is banning… View Article
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Fighting fires is a dirty job, and it’s dangerous too.
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In late April 2013, the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) invited a small group of experts to Indianapolis to develop a white paper on cancer in the fire service.