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Firefighter turnout gear is essential for reducing occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals during training and fire events.
Cancer :
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The data on firefighter cancers are sobering. Perhaps we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg – with many preventable cancers to realize.
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Skin cancer is a common cancer in the general population and therefore requires a greater educational push to market the message and decrease skin cancer rates.
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Firefighters face a greater risk of exposure to toxins now than ever before.
Cancer :
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Using a SCBA should be standard when any amount of smoke or products of combustion are present at any fire. If you smell smoke, you are being exposed.
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This study provides the first series of controlled investigation experiments that allows fire scene investigation phases to be related to previously reported overhaul concentrations and extended out to 5 days… View Article
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It is necessary to conduct training and information actions concerning the use and maintenance of protective clothing and the harmfulness of chemicals contaminating the garments used by firefighters.
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The Lavender Ribbon Report Update, released in September 2021, takes things a step further by sharing personal stories, examples of how departments are implementing the best practices, and other information… View Article
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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…
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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.
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There are many pieces of the puzzle that contribute to an elevated cancer risk in the fire service.
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of over 100 organic compounds that contain two or more fused aromatic rings.
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Collectively, we must apply the same smart, aggressive approach that we already use with firefighting and extend that mind-set to reducing our risk.
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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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Did you know that children of Firefighters may face a greater risk of developing a childhood cancer?
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Between 2002-2019, 66% of the names added to the IAFF Fallen FF Memorial Wall of Honor were of FF’s who died of cancer.