Still Responding Firefighter Cancer Awareness

NIOSH is recognizing any U.S. fire department that enrolls 50% or more than 300 of their active firefighters in the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer as a Gold Helmet Department.

How it works

Departments who have at least 50% or more than 300 active firefighters signed up for the NFR for Cancer are eligible.

Here’s how it works:

If you believe your department has met the eligibility criteria, please email [email protected] and provide the total number of active firefighters in your department.
NIOSH will then review the NFR database. If your department meets the criteria, NIOSH will send you a confirmation email. This email shares details about the Gold Helmet Department recognition and includes a certificate, website badge, and social media posts to share.
Gold Helmet Departments can share their accomplishment with their networks via email, social media, or other channels using

Gold Helmet Departments This page provides information about NIOSH fire fighter research. Within this site, you will find summaries and links to current NIOSH projects, programs, publications, and resources created to improve the health and safety of structural/vehicle fire fighters and wildland fire fighters.

Fire fighters in three cities begin to transition to PFAS-free gear - IAFF San Francisco is the latest municipality to start phasing out fire fighter gear containing PFAS after its Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an ordinance

What is the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer? The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer program is excited to share this video with background information on the NFR. You can find more informati...

‼️FIREFIGHTER PFAS INJURY COMPENSATION ACT - HELP FIREFIGHTERS - CALL YOUR SENATOR/REPS TODAY‼️



🚒 If you’ve ever had to call the fire department for a fire or medical emergency, you know how great firefighters are and how much they care about the communities they serve.



⛔️ However, did you also know that the leading cause of death of firefighters on the job is not smoke or accidents – it’s cancer? One of the biggest reasons is because firefighters are exposed to toxic PFAS chemicals found in turnout gear and firefighting foam. It’s terrible, but here’s one way we can help them and it only takes 2 minutes.



☎️ Please call or email (or both) your 2 US Senators and 1 US Representative to ask them to pass the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act (S.4013/ H.R.7788) (all the links you need are below). The more people that call, the more likely it is to pass! All you have to say is: “I’m writing/calling to urge Rep./Senator to pass the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act (S.4013/ H.R.7788).” That’s it and you will have made a huge difference!



🧯If the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act (S.4013/ H.R.7788) passed, it would establish a fund to compensate firefighters who have been diagnosed with (or have died from) diseases associated with PFAS exposure.



Find you senators’ contact info here: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

Find your representative’s contact info here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

NY Post: https://nypost.com/2024/03/21/us-news/sen-booker-rep-soto-float-bill-to-compensate-firefighters-exposed-to-toxic-chemicals/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=mail_app

Full text of bill:https://www.booker.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/PFAS%20Firefighters%20Bill.pdf

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I just completed the University of Miami's Firefighter Cancer Initiative Survivorship program. This study was conducted over 10 weeks to find out about the benefits of stress management, coping strategies and relaxation training on general wellbeing, and health after cancer. I plan on sharing all the useful information I learned in my presentations!

Westport's new E4 showcased at FDIC!

Skin Cancer Screenings at TriState Firefighters Meet



A day of Firefighter demos and events. Flea market and retail vendors. Food trucks. Come on down to see what happening.

Dr. Kannler will be conducting skin cancer screenings at this year’s TriState Firefighters Meet in Webster, Mass (where she has a license) on May 19th from 0900 – 1300-or until everyone interested is screened. All firefighters (call/vol, career, retirees) from RI, MA, and CT (and beyond) are invited to be screened for FREE at this event.

Obviously walk-ins are welcome. If time permits, we will also screen friends and family.

Tri-State Firefighters Meet 2024 Sun May 19 2024 at 09:00 am, A day of Firefighter demos and events. Flea market and retail vendors. Food trucks. Come on down to see what happening.

It’s been one year since NIOSH launched the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer, a voluntary registry of U.S. firefighters. The NFR will help us to better understand and reduce cancer among firefighters. Over 10,000 firefighters have joined the NFR, learn more including how you can join: https://bit.ly/3U2BznG

Sen. Booker, Rep. Soto float bill to compensate firefighters exposed to toxic chemicals Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.) are floating companion bills to compensate firefighters diagnosed with cancer and other illnesses after being exposed to toxic chemicals, accor…

I would like to thank the North Haven Fire Department for the opportunity to share my program, Still Responding Firefighter Cancer Awareness with their members today!

Still Responding is a presentation developed by Firefighter Paul Spennato to bring cancer awareness to the fire service. Paul is a 13 year veteran of the Westport Fire Department and a cancer survivor. Listen to him speak about his experience with occupational cancer and ways to reduce your risk in this free 2 hour lecture.

Schedule a presentation at your department by filling out the form below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE5GgZaLAv1ARmF0W8dzPMQ1sI2fxe0ioqvn9BmJ_WNwwacg/viewform?usp=sf_link

I would like to thank the Darien Fire Department, Noroton Heights Fire Department, and Rowayton Fire Dept for the opportunity to share my program, Still Responding Firefighter Cancer Awareness with their members tonight!

Still Responding is a presentation developed by Firefighter Paul Spennato to bring cancer awareness to the fire service. Paul is a 13 year veteran of the Westport Fire Department and a cancer survivor. Listen to him speak about his experience with occupational cancer and ways to reduce your risk in this free 2 hour lecture.

Schedule a presentation at your department by filling out the form below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE5GgZaLAv1ARmF0W8dzPMQ1sI2fxe0ioqvn9BmJ_WNwwacg/viewform?usp=sf_link

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I would like to thank the Bridgeport, CT Fire Department for the opportunity to share my program, Still Responding Firefighter Cancer Awareness with their members!

Still Responding is a presentation developed by Firefighter Paul Spennato to bring cancer awareness to the fire service. Paul is a 13 year veteran of the Westport Fire Department and a cancer survivor. Listen to him speak about his experience with occupational cancer and ways to reduce your risk in this free 2 hour lecture.

Schedule a presentation at your department by filling out the form below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE5GgZaLAv1ARmF0W8dzPMQ1sI2fxe0ioqvn9BmJ_WNwwacg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Westport firefighter, cancer survivor raising awareness through 'Still Responding' The 13-year veteran says fellow firefighter, Turk Aksoy, mentored him before he died from colon cancer.

Vector Solutions made its NFPA 1851: Cancer-Related Risks of Firefighting and NFPA 1500: PTSD in the Fire Industry training courses available during January’s Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. We are extending this special opportunity to view this valuable training at no cost through February.

These two video-based online courses are written to NFPA standards and feature engaging interactions, real-life case studies, critical lessons, and prevention strategies for first responders.

Vector Solutions has committed $1 to for every firefighter who takes their ⭐️ FREE ⭐️ 𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝟭𝟴𝟱𝟭 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲. Donations aside, we encourage everyone to spend some off-duty time looking into and completing this course to help reduce your occupational cancer risks.

🚨 Read more here: https://www.firehouse.com/operations-training/educational-materials/press-release/53082147/vector-solutions-in-honor-of-firefighter-cancer-awareness-month-vector-solutions-offers-free-training

Sign up here:
https://media.vectorsolutions.com/media/TSC/emails/2024/ps-fire-newsletter-leads-2024-01.html

We're excited to announce that we've partnered with Pancreatic Cancer North America. Together, we will focus on delivering more access, information, and resources to firefighter and EMS families before, during, and after diagnosis, forever working towards eliminating occupational cancer.

🚨 Read the full announcement on our site here: https://firefightercancersupport.org/pancreatic-cancer-north-america-partnership/

FCSN's COO, Joe Schumacher, emphasizes the announcement: "Through this new partnership, we hope to expand and enhance (our) program to make it more wide-reaching and accessible to the firefighter community."

It's regrettable that articles like this exist. Nevertheless, the CFA takes great pride in Jeff Sneller, a three-time cancer survivor who excels not only in Manchester but also as a dedicated instructor in various programs, making a significant impact on cancer education for all fire service members, while also excelling in the recruit program.

Shoutout to Caitlin Clarkson Pereira Fairfield, CT. FD for this article which was a series “Profiles of Courage and Cancer”

Over 12,000 new cases will be diagnosed in 2024 and only 1 of 5 gallbladder cancers is found in early stages according to the American Cancer Society. If you are experiencing subtle, persistent health changes for more than 2 weeks, contact your doctor.

Learn more about our early cancer detection program, 3 Steps Detect: https://bit.ly/3oRQK6o

🔥 On this , let's acknowledge the significant risk that fire fighters face daily when it comes to occupational cancer.

To safeguard your health, we strongly recommend all members to visit our online resources for comprehensive information about preventive measures related to cancer.

Let's extend our commitment to serving our communities and taking care of ourselves.

https://www.iaff.org/cancer-awareness-month/

State leaders recognize new law protecting firefighters with cancer In honor of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, state leaders gathered at the Waterbury Fire Department on Wednesday to highlight a new law that ensures firefighters get the treatment they need without having to prove how they contracted cancer. Joseph Bogdanski found out he had thyroid cancer in Ju...