Division Chief Marc Wright passed away a year ago today after a #brave battle against against #cancer #ExtinguishCancer We will always remember and never forget you #ChiefWright #iaff #FirefighterCancer
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
#FFCancerMonth #ExtinguishCancer Keith Johnson
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 #iaff wallofhonor #iaff
January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. We know too well the toll this disease has taken on our profession, the brothers and sisters weβve lost too soon. Join our fight to #ExtinguishCancer by sharing resources, raising awareness, and supporting those with cancer.
Ready to βget at itβ 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
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. π₯
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We can do so much more to help our #FirstResponder s who risk so much to help others. -- Advanced #mobile #IoT for #firefighter health & safety buff.ly/2JFRzWQ
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Amazing attendance at the National Firefighter Cancer Symposium, and itβs live streaming too. #ExtinguishCancer #Firefighter
Today and every day, we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
#DayOfMourning #ExtinguishCancer
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
one team. one fight. DCC XI. together we can #extinguishcancer Firefighter Cancer Initiative Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center University of Miami
Often, π©βππ©βπdonβt take cancer more seriously bc they may not understand their β¬ 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/2019/3β¦
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January is #FFCancerMonth ! 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 #ReduceTheRisk !
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Along with other London Fire Fighters members, my husband took part in the Day of Action today for Chris and Tracy.
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