Cancer - IAFF

May 14, 2025
IAFF-backed ‘PFAS Alternatives Act’ reintroduced in U.S. House

The bill would fund the research and development of the next generation of PFAS-free fire fighter turnout gear.

Cancer

Legislation – US

PFAS

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Apr 25, 2025
‘Dying to Save You’: Arizona fire captains share cancer fights

The film, “Dying to Save You,” follows three Phoenix, AZ Local 493 fire captains who share the devastating toll of occupational cancer on fire fighters and their families.

Cancer

Giving Back

PFAS

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Apr 21, 2025
IAFF advocacy secures free cancer screenings for Connecticut fire fighters

Union advocacy and state leadership provide critical early detection for occupational cancer.

Cancer

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

PFAS

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Apr 16, 2025
Quebec expands cancer coverage for fire fighters

The addition of six types of cancer to the list of those deemed occupational in fire fighters brings the province’s total to 15.

Canada

Cancer

Legislation – Canada

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Apr 9, 2025
How to navigate a scary medical diagnosis

On-the-job exposure to carcinogens, toxic chemicals, and trauma puts fire fighters and paramedics at risk of being diagnosed with a wide range of serious conditions including cancer. When faced with these diagnoses, the following are some helpful strategies and tips to help you navigate the process.

Behavioral Health

Cancer

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Apr 3, 2025
Halifax agrees to cancer screening program for fire fighters, 20 new hires

A significant health and safety advance was approved unanimously by Regional Council in the wake of advocacy from IAFF Local 268 during recent budget deliberations. Councillors also agreed to add 20 fire fighters.

Canada

Cancer

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Mar 20, 2025
IAFF-backed ‘Honor Act’ gains support in Congress following U.S. Legislative Conference

After meeting with IAFF members on Capitol Hill, a growing number of lawmakers are backing bipartisan legislation to support the survivors of fallen fire fighters who lose their battles with occupational cancer.

Cancer

Legislation – US

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Mar 17, 2025
Project Kyono honors the life and legacy of a late San Francisco fire fighter

As he faced Stage 4 lung cancer, retired San Francisco, CA Local 798 member Brian Kyono used his final months to protect future generations from occupational cancer.

Cancer

Giving Back

PFAS

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Mar 12, 2025
Fallen fire fighters honoured in British Columbia

IAFF members and political leaders joined the families of 27 fallen fire fighters who were honoured at the BC Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Ceremony March 3 in Victoria.

Canada

Cancer

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Jan 31, 2025
IAFF leads research on exposure effects following wildfires

IAFF’s Chief Science Advisor Dr. Derek Urwin hopes to make exposure monitoring a routine practice to protect fire fighters’ long-term health, especially in light of the growing frequency of wildfires.

Cancer

PFAS

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