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LION Cancer Awareness Resources
October 30, 2018
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LION created the Not In Our House firefighter cancer prevention campaign, as well as released the 2018 Firefighter Cancer Awareness Study focusing on prevention, risks, beliefs, procedures, and environment. Read More »
Lavender Ribbon Report: Preventing Firefighter Cancer
August 9, 2018
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The NVFC and IAFC-VCOS partnered to release the Lavender Ribbon Report and the subsequent Lavender Ribbon Report Update to provide specific actions that you can take to mitigate the risk of occupational cancer as well as resources to implement these actions in your department. Read More »
Serve Strong and Prevent Cancer
June 22, 2018
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This short animated video reminds firefighters of their risks for occupational cancer and the importance of taking actions to protect themselves and their crew. Read More »
Firefighter Cancer: Glenn Preston
December 1, 2017
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This video from the Boston Fire Department tells the story of firefighter and father of four Glenn Preston, who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 39. Read More »
Best Practices in Preventing Firefighter Cancer
December 1, 2017
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This poster provides 11 best practices all firefighters should follow to lessen their risk of occupational cancer. Read More »
Fire Service Occupational Cancer Symposium
May 25, 2017
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As the number of firefighters and their families affected by occupational cancer steadily increases, improving education, prevention measures and support are imperative. As part of this effort, the Fire Service Occupational Cancer Alliance is hosting the Fire Service Occupational Cancer Symposium. Presentations and workshops will cover current research, prevention strategies, presumptive legislation, available benefits, and... Read More »
The Cost of Cancer in the Fire Service
November 29, 2016
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This video from the Firemen's Association of the State of New York features volunteer firefighter families sharing their cancer stories. Read More »
Healthy In, Healthy Out – Firefighter Cancer Prevention
November 29, 2016
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This video from the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters highlights simple, low-cost methods to limit firefighter exposure to carcinogens and reduce the risk of contracting cancer. Read More »
Firefighter Cancer Registry Act
June 10, 2016
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Signed into law in July 2018, this bill establishes a national firefighter cancer registry to be managed by the CDC. Read More »
NVFC Roundtable: Cancer in the Volunteer Fire Service
April 29, 2016
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Join the NVFC for a roundtable on Cancer in the Volunteer Fire Service, which will be live streamed from the NVFC spring meeting on May 6 at 3:30pm EDT. Attendees will be able to ask questions online during the streaming event. Read More »
