Building Community and Support Through the Cancer Journey
Dec 2025
Learn how fire service communities can support fire fighters affected by occupational cancer through connection, peer support, resources, and a culture of care and resilience.
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Total Wellness
Dec 2025
Learn how fire fighters can support total wellness by addressing physical health, mental well-being, cancer prevention, exposure reduction, and healthy lifestyle practices throughout their careers. -
Cancer Resources and Support Networks for Fire Fighters and Caregivers
Dec 2025
Explore trusted IAFF cancer resources, support services, and educational tools to help fire fighters prevent occupational cancer, navigate treatment, and support long-term health. -
Supporting Family Members and Loved Ones of Fire Fighters with Cancer
Dec 2025
Learn how fire fighters and their families can access emotional support, practical resources, and coping strategies while navigating a cancer diagnosis and recovery together. -
Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis
Dec 2025
Learn how fire fighters can confidently share a cancer diagnosis with family, coworkers, and their department while accessing support, workplace resources, and recovery guidance. -
Receiving and Processing a Cancer Diagnosis
Dec 2025
Learn what fire fighters should know after receiving a cancer diagnosis, including treatment options, workplace benefits, support resources, and next steps for recovery. -
Navigating Work, Finances, and Fire Service Culture With a Cancer Diagnosis
Dec 2025
Learn how fire fighters diagnosed with occupational cancer can navigate treatment, benefits, workplace resources, and recovery with practical guidance and support. -
Wildfires and Cancer
Dec 2025
Learn how wildland and wildland-urban interface (WUI) fire responses increase fire fighters’ cancer risks and discover best practices to reduce hazardous exposures and protect long-term health. -
Fire Fighter Cancer Presumptive Legislation 101
Dec 2025
Learn how fire fighter cancer presumptive laws help eligible fire fighters access workers’ compensation, disability benefits, and healthcare coverage for occupational cancer. -
Presumptive Coverage: A Guide for Fire Fighters and Rescue Workers
Dec 2025
Learn how presumptive coverage laws help fire fighters and rescue workers access workers’ compensation, cancer benefits, and occupational disease protections after a diagnosis.