Cancer
The first firefighter-influencer of the modern era shares how his early speaking nerves transformed into a love of making comedy videos
Hear from live liver donor Will Lindbergh, whose selfless act inspired a charity to encourage first responders to participate in organ donation
Consider incorporating this diagnostic tool into firefighter physicals to support early diagnosis and intervention that can save lives
The previous director said someone in that role could work on things such as the firefighter cancer surveillance program, the city’s AED program and workplace safety training
The new legislation went into effect on July 1
Polk County continues to deny Christina Pierson a $25,000 benefit offered by the state
Ricky Batten volunteered and worked in EMS for over 40 years, the Troy Fire Department said
Caylie Valenta started the Andy Valenta Melanoma Foundation to honor her 33-year-old husband who died three months after his melanoma diagnosis
A law offers firefighters with some cancers $25,000 each, but Christina Pierson was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer struck before the law took effect
Samples from Nashville FFs helped researchers compare risks
Craig Simon was a gold badge member of the Napoleon Volunteer Fire Department
Ken Reed “was very influential in our area,” said John Manukyan, a paramedic with Washington County-Johnson City EMS
“We will all miss that fried chicken, but not as much as [Joe Killian’s] big heart,” said Clark County Fire District 6 Chief Kristan Maurer
James “Nate” Leonard “was brave in his duties as a firefighter and paramedic, but equally brave as he faced and fought cancer,” said Fire Chief Michael McNally
Allison Bloom was a co-founder and general counsel of Cambridge Consulting Group
Alvin Suriel “saved an untold number of lives in his time as an EMT and paramedic, and through his inspirational leadership,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro
The organizations have launched a website to serve EMS providers and firefighters and plan to work together on projects and research
Retired Capt. Mike Earley was given a year to live in May; five months later, the New York City Employees’ Retirement System has not approved his application
Check out these social posts from departments with their support on full display
Clay Geiger, 31, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and with a weakened immune system, contracted the virus before vaccines were available
South Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic Anthony Palato died earlier this month after a battle with occupational cancer
Anthony Palato, described as having a “true servant’s heart,” was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in 2017
Elizabeth Township’s Amanda Jo Gogoel was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in September 2020
“It is not a matter of if, but when,” victims’ advocate says while encouraging those affected to file
The awareness movement at Medical Transport LLC began with a pink ambulance named after “Miss Vicki” Prescott
AMR Troup County (Ga.) outfitted one of its rigs with pink colors and ribbons to show support
White blood cells are more vulnerable to DNA damage, and their DNA repair mechanisms appear misaligned to deal with the damage
A fundraiser for Vista Firefighter-Paramedic Andy Valenta, 33, who was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, raised more than $80,000 in 3 days
The new Columbus Division of Fire station includes a separate changing station to protect firefighters from carcinogens and an alarm system that reduces sleep interruptions
Lehigh Valley Health Network MedEvac Flight Paramedic Don Shambo, 63, died on Monday after a short battle with illness
St. Croix Paramedic Nowel Garcia, 42, had served with his agency since 2002 and battled colon cancer for about three years
Mansfield Firefighter-Paramedic Michael McLaughlin, 39, died Saturday after a long battle with the disease
Capt. R.A. Furiosi of the William Walker Hose Company died from cancer, and was honored by local first responders