Cancer Prevention

Emil Cohen/NYC Council Media Unit/TNS
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin (at microphone) and Council member Gale Brewer appear at a press conference demanding transparency on post-9/11 air quality knowledge.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin said officials knew about the dangerous toxins in the air just weeks after the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Feb. 6, 2026
San Antonio
Feb. 4, 2026
Ryan Baker/Firehouse
The Fire Service Scoop: First Arriving Rebrand, Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and More Fire Service Updates
Jan. 23, 2026
Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post (TNS)
Denver firefighters hosted teens at the training center to introduce them to the fire service.
Jan. 21, 2026
Vector Solutions
Vector Solutions' Sixth Year of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month Initiative
Jan. 21, 2026
Avon Volunteer Fire Department David Theriault succumbed to occupational cancer at age 48.
Jan. 18, 2026
City asked to intervene after SF firefighter's stage 4 lung cancer treatment denied by Blue Shield
Jan. 12, 2026
Photo by Austin Daniels
When continual deviation from safety standards, such as not wearing SCBA during overhaul, becomes accepted practice, cancer risk increases.
Jan. 2, 2026
Photo courtesy of Patrick Graham/Firefighter 48
The story of Tempe, AZ, Fire Medical Rescue Department Capt. Scott Leatham’s battle with NUT carcinoma, which was linked to his firefighting service, is included in Firefighter48 Foundation’s “The Last Firefighter” documentary.
Dec. 29, 2025

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