The Local’s Role During a Cancer Diagnosis
Dec 2024
Learn how IAFF locals can help prevent occupational cancer by promoting fire fighter education, exposure reduction, early detection, and a strong culture of health and safety.
Cancer Treatment Support
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Coping Checklist for Patients
Sep 2024
Provides a self-assessment checklist to help cancer patients identify healthy coping strategies, address distress, and connect with peer support networks. -
Adjusting to Life with Cancer
Sep 2024
Outlines coping strategies, emotional support resources, and mental health guidance for fire fighters adjusting to a cancer diagnosis and life after treatment. -
Distress Screening
Sep 2024
Outlines essential distress symptoms, self-assessment tools, and mental health support resources for fire fighters and cancer patients navigating treatment and recovery. -
Survivorship
Mar 2024
Learn how fire fighter cancer survivors can navigate recovery, long-term health, emotional well-being, and ongoing support through survivorship resources and guidance. -
IAFF and American Cancer Society (ACS) Partnership
Dec 2021
Learn how the IAFF and American Cancer Society partnership provides fire fighters and EMS personnel with cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and support resources to reduce occupational cancer risks.