𝑳𝒐𝒖𝒅𝒐𝒖𝒏 π‘­π’Šπ’“π’† 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒆(@LoudounFire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fire scenes are full of cancer causing carcinogens making it a necessity to perform gross decon post fire on scene. Here are some of our on scene rehab measures to prevent firefighter cancer. Full video at youtu.be/_nADqCOfsuI

Keith Johnson

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IAFF Tampa Firefighters Local 754(@TFF754) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Members of Local 754 and the Tampa Fire Honor Guard attended the IAFF Fire Fighter Memorial honoring 572 firefighters recognized for line of duty deaths, 2/3 of which were duty related cancer illnesses. wallofhonor

Members of Local 754 and the Tampa Fire Honor Guard attended the IAFF Fire Fighter Memorial honoring 572 firefighters recognized for line of duty deaths, 2/3 of which were duty related cancer illnesses. #extinguishcancer #iaffwallofhonor #iaff
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Edward A. Kelly(@IAFFPresident) 's Twitter Profile Photo

January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. We know too well the toll this disease has taken on our profession, the brothers and sisters we’ve lost too soon. Join our fight to by sharing resources, raising awareness, and supporting those with cancer.

January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. We know too well the toll this disease has taken on our profession, the brothers and sisters we’ve lost too soon. Join our fight to #ExtinguishCancer by sharing resources, raising awareness, and supporting those with cancer.
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Steve Baker(@captcrackle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ready to β€œget at it” and thinking of Brother Chris Bruinink as he starts his second journey into the nasty world of chemotherapy. You are strong and you got this!

Ready to β€œget at it” and thinking of Brother Chris Bruinink as he starts his second journey into the nasty world of chemotherapy. You are strong and you got this! #LPFFAStrong #extinguishcancer
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Responder Wipes(@responderwipes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Your skin, the largest organ, acts like a giant sponge. The hotter you get, the more absorptive it becomes. This is why it is critical that you clean up on-scene. πŸ”₯





Your skin, the largest organ, acts like a giant sponge. The hotter you get, the more absorptive it becomes. This is why it is critical that you clean up on-scene. πŸ”₯

#ReduceTheRisk 
#DidYouDecon
#firefightercancer
#extinguishcancer 
#healthyfirefighters
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Cambridge Firefighters(@CPFFALocal499) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Does sauna use prevent cancer in firefighters? A recent study by the U.S. Dept.of Homeland Security found that use of SCBA and Wash Down for entry teams, significantly reduce PAH metabolites in urine. Post fire Sauna use produced a less significant reduction.

Does sauna use prevent cancer in firefighters? A recent study by the U.S. Dept.of Homeland Security found that use of SCBA and Wash Down for entry teams, significantly reduce PAH metabolites in urine. Post fire Sauna use produced a less significant reduction. #ExtinguishCancer
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Responder Wipes(@responderwipes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Often, πŸ‘©β€πŸš’πŸ‘©β€πŸš’don’t take cancer more seriously bc they may not understand their ⬆ risk. Just ask Lillian Carney, widow of BC Josh Carney who died from Stage 4 Melanoma 10/2017. Listen to their story here -> jamesgeering.com/podcast/2019/3…

Often, πŸ‘©β€πŸš’πŸ‘©β€πŸš’don’t take cancer more seriously bc they may not understand their ⬆ risk. Just ask Lillian Carney, widow of BC Josh Carney who died from Stage 4 Melanoma 10/2017. Listen to their story here -> jamesgeering.com/podcast/2019/3… 
#FFCancerMonth #FightFFCancer #ExtinguishCancer
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ThinRedLineDecon(@ThinRedDecon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

January is ! Fire fighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service. Use the month of January to educate yourself on what the risk is and what you can do to !
iaff.org/cancer-awarene…

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