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San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation SFFCPF helps to detect and prevent cancer, and get access to experts for active and retired FF.

The fire is out. The exposure may not be.Smoke, soot and contaminants can remain on gear, equipment and skin long after ...
10/12/2026

The fire is out. The exposure may not be.

Smoke, soot and contaminants can remain on gear, equipment and skin long after the visible flames are gone.

What happens next matters.

Decon. Clean your gear. Clean exposed skin. Keep contaminated PPE away from clean spaces. Make exposure reduction part of the call, every call.

Small actions repeated throughout a career can make a difference.

Fire prevention is about protecting people. That includes the firefighters answering the call.Exposure doesn’t necessari...
10/06/2026

Fire prevention is about protecting people. That includes the firefighters answering the call.

Exposure doesn’t necessarily end when the flames are out. Consistent habits like wearing SCBA through overhaul, gross decon, cleaning exposed skin and keeping contaminated gear out of clean spaces can help reduce unnecessary occupational exposure.

This Fire Prevention Week, remember that prevention belongs on both sides of the fire.

Protect the public. Protect each other. Protect yourself.

Firefighters are trained to notice what others might miss.That same attention matters when it comes to your own health.O...
10/01/2026

Firefighters are trained to notice what others might miss.

That same attention matters when it comes to your own health.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder to pay attention to changes in your body, stay current with appropriate screenings and talk openly with your healthcare provider about your health and occupational history.

Pay attention to what your body is telling you.

Twenty-five years later, we remember.We honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the responders who answered the ...
09/12/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember.

We honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the responders who answered the call, working tirelessly through the rescue and recovery efforts that followed.

We also recognize those who continue to carry the impact of that day through occupational illnesses caused by their exposure at Ground Zero and other affected sites.

Their sacrifice did not end when the recovery efforts ended. Today, and always, we remember those we lost, those who served, and those who continue to live with the lasting effects of 9/11.

Never forgotten.

A cancer diagnosis can quickly become a maze of appointments, specialists, decisions, questions, and uncertainty.You do ...
09/05/2026

A cancer diagnosis can quickly become a maze of appointments, specialists, decisions, questions, and uncertainty.

You do not have to navigate it alone.

The San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation helps active and retired firefighters and their families find the information and support they need throughout a cancer diagnosis.

Health Navigation can help connect firefighters with guidance, referrals, specialists, second opinions, cancer support groups, and other resources. Sometimes the most important first step is simply knowing who to call and what to ask.

Our role is to help make that next step clearer.

Whether you have recently received a diagnosis, are supporting someone you love, or need help understanding your options, the Foundation is here.

Learn more about Health Navigation and available resources at sffcpf.org.

Firefighters face occupational exposures that can increase the risk of certain cancers.Knowing that risk is important. A...
09/01/2026

Firefighters face occupational exposures that can increase the risk of certain cancers.

Knowing that risk is important. Acting on it is even more important.

Pay attention to changes in your body. Keep up with recommended screenings. Talk openly with your healthcare provider about your work and occupational exposures. And if something does not feel right, follow up.

Do not assume a symptom is nothing because you are busy, healthy, or accustomed to pushing through discomfort.

Know your risk. Ask questions. Take screenings seriously.

Learn more about firefighter cancer prevention at sffcpf.org.

Wellness is prevention, too.Rest. Hydration. Screenings. Follow-up appointments. Decontamination. Mental health support....
08/27/2026

Wellness is prevention, too.

Rest. Hydration. Screenings. Follow-up appointments. Decontamination. Mental health support.

For firefighters, taking care of your health is part of staying ready for the job and protecting yourself for the years ahead.

This National Wellness Month, make your health a priority.

08/25/2026

On August 14, the City of San Francisco officially dedicated Tony Stefani Way alongside San Francisco Fire Station 1, honoring retired SFFD Captain and SFFCPF Founder Tony Stefani.

The location carries special meaning. Tony served as Captain of Rescue 1 at Station 1, and it was during this chapter of his 28-year career that he was diagnosed with cancer in 2001.
That experience would eventually lead Tony to establish the San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation in 2006.

Twenty years later, his name now stands beside the firehouse as a recognition of a lifetime of service and the work he helped begin to address occupational cancer in the fire service.

As Tony shared at the dedication, “I want it to be a reminder to think about yourself and your health.”

07/25/2026

A cancer diagnosis can change everything in a moment.

For firefighters and their families, the first days can bring fear, uncertainty, difficult decisions, and the overwhelming question of where to turn next.

The shock of hearing the diagnosis. The weight carried by families. The challenge of finding the right specialists, understanding treatment options, and making decisions quickly.

For many, the San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation was one of the first calls they made.

Through Health Navigation, access to trusted specialists, research support, second opinions, and compassionate guidance, the Foundation helps ensure no firefighter or family has to face cancer without a path forward.

This is why the work matters: prevention, answers, advocacy, and support when it is needed most.

Danger does not always end when the call does.Fireground contaminants can remain on turnouts, gloves, hoods, and helmets...
07/15/2026

Danger does not always end when the call does.

Fireground contaminants can remain on turnouts, gloves, hoods, and helmets long after a firefighter leaves the scene. Without proper separation, those toxins can travel into vehicles, stations, and homes.

That is why the San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation is funding and distributing clean and contaminated gear bags to SFFD members.

It is a simple system with an important purpose: helping reduce cross-contamination and protecting the people firefighters go home to.

Cancer prevention continues long after the fire is out.

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