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Firefighter Fitness and Health
Cancer in the Fire Service

After a reader writes in to inquire about the seriousness of cancer in the fire service, Nozzlehead explains the scary realities of the toxins that firefighters are exposed to, tackles how firefighters can protect themselves from these toxins, and then addresses how to handle the sadness of losing someone to cancer.
(Monday, September 24, 2012) read
Tags: Cancer, grief, sadness, support
News
NIOSH: 50 Types of Cancer Should Be Covered by 9/11 Health Program

First responders and residents who were stricken with cancer after being exposed to the toxic ash that exploded over Manhattan when the World Trade Center collapsed would qualify for free treatment for the disease and potentially hefty compensation payments under a rule proposed by federal health officials.
(Friday, June 8, 2012) read
Tags: 9/11, Cancer, September 11, Firefighter Safety and Health
News
San Diego Firefighters Fight for One of Their Own

The San Diego Fireman’s Relief Association held a second bone marrow registry drive and open house in support of San Diego Fire-Rescue Firefighter Arsenio “RC” Ortanez, who is battling chronic myelogenous leukemia.
(Thursday, May 10, 2012) read
Tags: Cancer, Firefighter Fitness and Health
Features
Community Rallies to Support Local Volunteer Firefighter

When Rex Green was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, his local fire district and the entire community stepped into action to plan an event to help cover the costs of Green's medical expenses.
(Wednesday, May 9, 2012) read
Tags: Cancer, fundraiser, Rex Green
Firefighter Safety and Health
Health-Related Near-Miss Reports

Using two Near-Miss Reports related to health issues—one that focuses on how a stress test saved a life, and another that focuses on the early diagnosis of cancer—Deputy Chief John Tippett explains the huge benefits of annual physical exams, and offers advice for how to get a health-screening program off the ground at your department.
(Sunday, May 1, 2011) read
Tags: annual physical, Cancer, heart disease, physical, PPE, stress test, Saving Your Own

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