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Senate passes Honor Act, recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty death - IAFF In a historic development, the U.S. Senate has passed the IAFF-endorsed Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and the brothers and sisters of the Fairfield Fire Department.

Michael Canil Obituary - Danbury, CT Celebrate the life of Michael Canil, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Green Funeral Home.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and the brothers and sisters of the New Haven Fire Department during this difficult time.

From NHFD 12/03/2025- The New Haven Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter Chris Brainard. Chris was a 10 year veteran of the department assigned driver if Truck Company 2 in the Hill section of the city. Chris has been battling cancer and departed us today at just 36 years old. He leaves behind a wife and 2 children.

Chris was a reliable go to guy on the fire ground and will be deeply missed. We ask you keep his family in your prayers.

A new four-bill package would require the FDNY to replace turnout gear, add regular health screenings for firefighters and retirees, and test firehouse drinking water.

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Prayers are with family, friends, and the Stamford Fire Department.

It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Fire Fighter Herman Naring, IAFF 3rd District Local 786 –Stamford, Connecticut. Brother Naring, 64, passed away on Nov. 16, 2025 after succumbing to occupational cancer.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Road, Darien, Connecticut 06820. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church 628 Main Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06901.

Expressions of sympathy and condolences for the family and the Local can be sent to IAFF Local 786, 629 Main Street, Stamford, CT 06901.

🔥 Lung cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world – and fire fighters face an increased risk.

This , talk to your doctor about screening. Early detection saves lives.

🎗️ Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the U.S. – but men can be affected too.

🔥 Female face an even higher risk because of occupational exposures on the job.

This , we urge everyone to:

✅ Stay informed
✅ Take preventive action
✅ Support one another

💗 Your health matters. Early detection saves lives.

🚨 SB 1426 “AN ACT MAKING CHANGES TO THE FIREFIGHTER CANCER RELIEF PROGRAM” now law as of today 🚨

Some key changes to the bill 👇🏻

✅ adds skin cancer coverage

✅ updates eligibility criteria

✅ streamlines the application process for state-employed firefighters

✅ ensures benefits are treated as occupational disease claims under workers compensation

✅ allows administrative law judges to hear appeals of denied benefits

See the link to the full bill as written in the comments 👇🏻

https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/ct-firefighters-cancer-survivors-free-screenings-21054899.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawM6ENZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvMMP7LdxgzW-LAcd8_1gjMIY3A-MzAj4bXdueTY8tjMO-tq1067G3JXsMOh_aem_OHJtUU1ZVfxMqAjAMBpdmg

After surviving cancer, CT firefighters support group spearheads free screenings for 50 firefighters One firefighter said is goal is to to help “anyone else get screened so they can have a better chance of fighting this.”

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