IAFF staff sit down with the president of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), Bryan Frieders, to discuss the organization’s rise and structure, its mission to keep fire fighters safe, its alliance with the IAFF and the resources the FCSN provides in support of fire fighters who have received a cancer diagnosis. Bryan also explains efforts being taken by the FCSN to reduce cancer exposures in the fire service.
When I Retire…
NewsA group of Boston recruits look to the future….
The FFCN: Stewardship and Support
NewsIAFF staff sit down with the president of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), Bryan Frieders, to discuss the organization’s rise and structure, its mission to keep fire fighters safe, its alliance with the IAFF and the resources the FCSN provides in support of fire fighters who have received a cancer diagnosis. Bryan also explains efforts being taken by the FCSN to reduce cancer exposures in the fire service.
12 Actions To Protect Yourself
NewsA Survivor’s Story
NewsAs part of the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network’s joint effort to promote Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month in January – Providence, RI Local 799 member Donna MacDonald shares her occupational cancer story.
Cancer Prevention in Action
NewsTrack Your Exposure
NewsFollowing fire activities, exposure reporting is necessary to document exposures that can lead to occupational diseases and cancer. The National Fire Operations Reporting System (NFORS) Exposure Tracker is available as an app for fire fighters, paramedics or officers to log exposure and incident details in a private, encrypted and secure online environment. The information gathered will help researchers better understand toxic exposures on the fire scene and develop new treatments and prevention protocols for occupational diseases, including cancer. Download the NFORS Exposure Tracker App by going to the app store on your mobile device.
A Survivor’s Story
NewsAs part of the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network’s joint effort to promote Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month in January – Grand Island, NE Local 647 member Lonnie Mitteis shares his occupational cancer story.
A Personal Story from Beantown
NewsWith thanks to Boston, MA Local 718, a personal message from Boston Lieutenant Glenn Preston.
Chief, I Have Cancer…
misc, NewsSo, someone in your department or Local has gotten the news of their cancer diagnosis. How do we support him/her? San Gabriel CA Battalion Chief Bryan Frieders offers some thoughts on behalf of the I-Chiefs Safety Section. (Article photo screenshot above opens the article)
It Ain’t Rocket Science
NewsAs Gordon Graham says, predictable is preventable. We know firefighters are at higher risk for cancer. Homes and the stuff inside them are increasingly made with non-natural materials that give off carcinogens when they combust. That being known, there is action YOU can take to stay healthy. It’s not rocket science: stay in good physical shape, rest enough, and eat right. We know, easier said than done. Who among us hasn’t been up on the medic all night or been called in overnight on short notice? But, for your family’s sake, you have to try.