New test aims to help firefighters detect cancer earlier during awareness month

The International Association of Fire Fighters reports nearly 80% of their members' line-of-duty deaths were due to cancer ...

Wipe Test Can Help Protect Firefighters From Cancer-Linked Chemicals

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Smoke-soaked firefighter gear can be rife with ...
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Listen to Your Own 9-1-1 Call: The 'Widow Maker'

David Nadeau shares his "widow maker" story to emphasize how important it is for firefighters to pay attention to health ...

Simple wipe test reveals hidden PFAS contamination on firefighter protective gear

The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet aftermath, another enemy lingers, an invisible film of "forever chemicals" ...
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Study: Simple wipe test finds invisible cancer-linked PFAs on firefighter gear

A new “wipe test” on firefighter gear has been likened to “turning on a blacklight in a dark room,” and may lead to important safety protocols to help firefighters reduce their risk of cancer. In the ...