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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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Research
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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Research
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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Tools/Resources
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.
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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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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.