The nation’s largest fire union has filed a lawsuit alleging that the entity that sets standards for safe fire gear conspired to require the use of carcinogenic “forever chemicals” in turnout gear.
A N.C. non-profit will provide more emotional support, peer support and other resources to support firefighters impacted by cancer along with their loved ones.
As we end the year, the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network have designated the first month of the new year as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month.