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Firefighters Are at Risk

Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters.

THE facts

  • Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters, following cardiovascular disease.
     

  • High incidents of cancer in firefighters is attributed to the multitude of toxins that escape during a fire.
     

  • Firefighters are 2.2 times more likely to develop testicular cancer than the general population.
     

  • Carcinogen exposure-time have increased tremendously due to the limited number of firefighters in many departments.

NEWS and Research

May 15, 2017

FOX21

Special Report: What’s Killing Our Firefighters

 

Feb 24, 2017

Washington Post

Firefighters and cancer: Is a risky job even riskier?

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Sep 15, 2015

The Atlantic

The States That Don't Protect Sick Firefighters

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Jul 29, 2015

9news.com

Firefighters being 'left in the smoke'

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Oct 17, 2013

NIOSH

NIOSH Study of Firefighters Finds Increased Rates of Cancer

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Aug 01, 2013

FCSN

Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service

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