Cancer Prevention

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A measure to ban PFAS in firefighters' gear appears to have bipartisan support by California lawmakers.
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York have already passed laws to phase out PFAS from firefighting gear by 2027-2028.
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
Photo by Scott Carnahan
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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Gov. Josh Shapiro outlined his administration’s commitment to investing in and supporting Pennsylvania’s firefighters, including a $30 million grant, at the Bethlehem Fire Department on April 18, 2025,
April 20, 2025
Craig Warga for New York Daily News
Many firefighters who worked at the World Trade Center have died of illnesses.
April 7, 2025

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