Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and EHS Resources to Protect First Responders from Hazardous Substances
Each year, Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month is recognized in January. Both the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) report that cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The agencies also state that research suggests firefighters are at a higher risk of certain types of cancers when compared to the general population., , , , NIOSH warns that firefighters can be exposed to hundreds of different chemicals in the form of ga...