Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered efforts to reduce cancer at the fire station and on the fireground. This week, we will capture risk factors while you are off shift. This week’s materials will cover a variety of personal modifiable risk factors you can address on and off the job to reduce your cancer risk. Some of these factors include tobacco and alcohol use, fitness, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and stress.

Resources

Factsheets

Call to Action: What can you do?

PowerPoint

Survivor Stories

Take Action Videos

DetecTogether Videos:

Be Honest With Your Doctor and Speak Up: Joanie Cullinan’s Story – Wellesley, MA Local 1795

Don’t Ignore Cancer Symptoms: Eddie’s Story – FDNY Local 854

The Importance of Medical Exams for Fire Fighters – Dr. Hamrock/Boston Fire Department/FCSN

Take Action Resources