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The Firefighter Cancer Initiative - Re-Visit Our Podcast With Participating Doctors

Due to the level of importance this podcast bears, I am releasing it today in hopes that many of you will have the opportunity of listening to it over the weekend. Keeping with this important topic, I am following up the previous two “summer” shows with one we recorded this past March, featuring Alberto Caban-Martinez, DO, PhD and Natasha Schaefer-Solle, PhD, RN of the University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Care Centers, along with…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 27, 2018 at 10:21am — No Comments

FIREFIGHTER CANCER - AN AWAKENING!

I was like many of you. I had heard on the news or had read in one of the trade journals, that firefighters had been diagnosed with cancer. It often pointed to FDNY and these were firefighters who had worked, so determinedly, on the Pile left after the collapse of the WTC on 9|11. However, as I was about to learn, this was just the tip of the iceberg, as they say.

This “Out-of-the-Vault” episode of “5-Alarm Task Force,” takes us back to March 2017. My guest was Bill Banks, a…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 16, 2018 at 8:50am — No Comments

The Firefighter Cancer Initiative - Broward County FL

We have just published our latest podcast, "The Firefighter Cancer Initiative in Broward County FL." Guests include Alberto Caban-Martinez, DO, PhD and Natasha Schaefer-Solle, PhD from Univ. of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Care Centers and...Asst. Chief Todd Leduc and Frank Correggio from the Broward County Sheriff's Office Fire-Rescue Services. We hope that you'll listen and learn, then pay it forward to your friends & colleagues.Beat cancer…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on February 14, 2018 at 8:52pm — No Comments

Michael's Memories

Michael's Memories.org -- Our mission is to provide firefighters that have cancer the chance to take an all-expense paid vacation with their family.

Over the last several years, the diagnosis of cancer has become more and more prevalent in our society. No profession has felt this more than firefighters. …

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Added by Ray J on October 3, 2011 at 12:25am — No Comments

James Zadroga 9/11 Bill help

This is a call for help

Many of the 9/11 first responders have developed serious health conditions in the years after the attack. This includes extremely rare early onset of various types of cancer, and they need help overcoming their sickness. These men and women braved unfathomable conditions that threatened their health and safety in the aftermath of tragedy. To strip them of aid in any way is unconscionable, and to do so when there are so…

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Added by Ray J on August 1, 2011 at 8:16am — No Comments

If you're worried about getting cancer -- you probably shouldn't be a firefighter!

That's what I overheard a certain young fire officer tell a probie recently.

"If you're worried about getting cancer -- you probably shouldn't be a firefighter!"

I didn't miss-hear or mis-understand him, nor did I take his comment out of context. That's exactly what he said.

I nearly blew my cork. What an immature, ignorant, uniformed, reckless thing to say.

Here's all I have to say to him, "This one's for… Continue

Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on December 14, 2009 at 10:30am — 6 Comments

Australia uses unique approaches to protect firefighters from carcinogens & heat injury

After the Fire’s Out: Australia uses unique approaches to protect firefighters from carcinogens & heat injury

Story & Photos by Kriss Garcia

Recently, I traveled to Australia for the second annual meeting of the International Fire Instructors Workgroup (IFIW), a loosely organized group of fire practitioners from across the world. The group’s mission: to participate in an annual informal meeting aimed at blending cutting-edge international expertise through the… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on November 3, 2009 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

Study recommends frequent rest for fire service instructors

Accept Your Limits: Study recommends frequent rest for fire service instructors

By Stefan Svensson

Recent studies conducted in Sweden have led to changes in the way live-fire instructors conduct training. The results of these studies were presented at the International Firefighting Safety Conference, held in conjunction with the International Fire Instructors Workgroup meeting in Australia earlier this year.

The studies measured consequences due to… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on November 3, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

"Emergency's" Squad 51 to appear at Firefighter Cancer Support Network annual gala

Reservations are now being accepted for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) Dinner/Gala “Fight Cancer With Fire”. The event will be held on November 10, 2009 during the IAFF’s “Redmond Symposium” at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles.

The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and guests will be greeted by the original “Squad 51” from the 1970’s hit television show “Emergency” proudly on display. Opening ceremonies will include a performance by the California Professional… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on October 30, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

No Butts about It: Pennsylvania picks up a powerful anti-smoking program for firefighters

By Jane Jerrard

Photo iStock.com

Firefighters across America—and especially in Pennsylvania—are getting some hardcore help kicking the tobacco habit. Thanks to a smoking cessation program introduced by the International Association of Fire Firefighters (IAFF), and picked up in June by the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association (PPFFA), any firefighter who smokes can get help with quitting—help that’s professionally designed and proven to… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on July 29, 2009 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

Goldfeder on NLC/TriData Cancer Report: “A grave, grave mistake”

Today, the IAFC and the IAFF released joint statements condemning the recent report from National League of Cities/TriData, “Assessing State Firefighter Cancer Presumption Laws.” Read the IAFC statement here and the IAFF statement here.

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Added by Shannon Pieper, FireRescue Magazine on April 29, 2009 at 11:30pm — 7 Comments

As if Firefighters Didn't Have ENOUGH Safety Issues to Worry About...

If you're a firefighter, you probably know a thing or two about asbestos. But, if you don't, you SHOULD. What you don't know, quite frankly, could kill you.

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring toxin that - up until the institution of asbestos usage laws by the federal government in the early eighties - was popular in the development of a number of products, including drywall, stucco, floor, ceiling and roofing tiles, attic insulation, and automobile… Continue

Added by Jenni on January 9, 2009 at 12:31pm — 4 Comments

Shaving for a cure for cancer

Our fire dept took part in St. Baldrick's again this year and I chose to shave my head to stand in solidarity with those that lose their hair due to cancer. I didn't actually get out to raise donations because I was sick but still shaved my head. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, you can donate here: http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/shavee_info.html?ParticipantKey=2008-33618 Thanks ahead of time. We have all been affected by cancer in one way or another.

Added by Pam on March 17, 2008 at 8:44pm — No Comments