Firefighter Cancer Awareness

Firefighter Cancer Awareness Firefighter Cancer Awareness is a source for all fire departments to share information and suggestions to reduce exposure to carcinogens for firefighters.

Firefighter Cancer Awareness is supporting additional gross decontamination awareness programs for the health and safety of our fire service members. In October 2013, NIOSH in cooperation with the CDC released a report on the study of mortality and cancer risks in firefighters. This newly released information warrants additional training materials and opportunities be made available. Firefighter C

ancer Awareness is better understanding the toxic hazards we face when responding to a fire scene. Extensive review of the reports makes it clear the dangers are more numerous than was previously thought. Further research into the prevention and containment of exposure to these carcinogens supports the need that additional instruction is needed now more than ever. Sharing effective, minimal cost options along with the benefits of gross decontamination I believe is the first step. With gross decontamination practices on scene, we can effectively and significantly reduce these risks of exposures. Working together we can formulate practices to incorporate in training units that are attainable for all departments regardless of size or possible budget restraints.

04/06/2016

We can do, what i cannot

10/08/2015

When compared to the general adult population firefighters are twice as likely to develop non-Hodgekins Lymphoma and or Prostrate cancer, and 2.25 times more likely to develop Multiple Myeloma and or Malignant Melanoma. Testicular cancer was shown to develop among firefighters 2.5 times more likely as well. Also, firefighters are 3.5 times more likely to develop Brain cancer and alarmingly, are 4 times more likely to develop Kidney cancer, than the other cancers listed. (LeMasters et al, 2006).

10/08/2015

I want to ask if there are departments out there that are proactively taking steps to reduce their exposures, if so what are those steps?
By sharing what your dept may be doing or what you might be doing personally to reduce exposures, can benefit us as well as our loved ones in the long run.

"We can do, what i cannot"

03/30/2015

Controlling firefighter diesel exhaust exposure is one of the easiest things fire departments can do in the name of health and safety. Here is a rundown on various diesel exhaust systems available. CHRIS Mc LOONE

Gross decontamination procedures should be put into practice at every fire scene.
02/26/2014

Gross decontamination procedures should be put into practice at every fire scene.

Personal Photo, 2012. Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Safety Class. Instructor, Bob Agan
02/26/2014

Personal Photo, 2012. Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Safety Class. Instructor, Bob Agan

02/25/2014

Gross decontamination procedures should be put into practice at every fire scene. Although we may still carry significant levels of carcinogenic materials, we can reduce that amount with gross decon practices while still on an active scene. Minimum gross decon practices consists of simply rinsing an individual or related piece of equipment with a steady stream of low volume low pressure water that continuously flows from top to bottom and away from the contaminated (NFPA 472, 2013).
Baby wipes can become a very effective resource in being the first step in removing contaminates from both equipment and personnel as well. The simple use of baby wipes while on scene to cleanse any exposed skin of carcinogenic material and equipment and have long lasting health benefits for fire fighters.

02/25/2014

Although all risks cannot be entirely eliminated we can however take key steps in the reduction of exposure risks to ensure we are actively doing all we can to ensure the health and safety of all firefighters.

02/25/2014

“During the course of their work, firefighters are exposed to harmful substances at the fire scene as well as at the firehouse” (LeMasters et al, 2006, p 1200).

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