Cancer Prevention

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Soybean-based foam is safer and doesn't stick around like the current product does.
The soy foam doesn't stay in soil or water like the current AFFF does and is free of cancer-causing agents.
Aug. 19, 2025
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As fire station design and firefighting technology evolves, drones will become part of the firefighting response from fire stations. This image depicts the ability for a drone to deploy from a firehouse and arrive ahead of firefighters who may be delayed by traffic or vehicles leaving the vicinity of an incident.
Aug. 19, 2025
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A measure to ban PFAS in firefighters' gear appears to have bipartisan support by California lawmakers.
June 18, 2025
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June 9, 2025
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Hayward Firefighter Frank Crespo, left, Deputy Chief Ryan Hamre, center, and Capt. Andrew Ghali will be getting MRIs to detect cancer.
June 9, 2025
When considering health concerns for firefighters—such as the prevention of cancer and the promotion of heart health—macronutrient information, types of carbohydrates (simple and complex), glycemic index and how to make a balanced meal that includes carbohydrates are neglected and underemphasized.
June 5, 2025
Pasadena firefighters share uncertainty of blood test results following Eaton Fire
May 21, 2025
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HazSim, Hazmat Nation to Raise Money for Firefighter Cancer
May 19, 2025
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Cycling, jogging, rowing and walking improve mitochondrial function, cardiorespiratory fitness, heart rate recovery and one’s chronotropic index—and they don’t cost a dime nor depend on what a department provides.
May 14, 2025

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